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Meet The Team

The Slow Food Barbados chapter is run by a small volunteer board and administrative team. 

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ADMINISTRATOR

Jenn is a passionate permaculturist, and educator,   who advocates for regeneration. She has a background in art, design,  outdoor experiential learning. As a mother, Jenn wants nothing more than a world, in which delicious, whole, nutritiously dense, sustainably sourced food is more plentiful than not. 

JENN WARD CLARKE

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Christina is a young agriculturist who promotes regenerative agriculture. At Slow Food she is often seen working assiduously in the background at events or working closely with kids in the educational gardens program. She is an avid lover of food often posting her creations on social media or in the #slowseven challenge.

CHRISTINA POOLER

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PROGRAM, PARTNERSHIP & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE MANAGER

SASHA HARTMANN

SASHA HARTMANN

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COFOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Ian is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and environmentalist.  Currently, he leads the transition of Walker's Sand Quarry into Walker's Reserve, striving for food security, resource protection, and climate resilience. He also has a passion for food, art, culture, and long walks in the moonlight.

IAN MCNEEL

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CO-FOUNDER & ORGANIC FARMERS LIAISON

John is an organic farmer for over 27 years and is a co-founder of the OGCA. He is a leading advocate for the organization and the management of the environment with sustainable methods. John believes in promoting food you can trust from farmers who care.

JOHN HUNTE

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DIRECTOR - COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION

Julie is a professional health and wellness coach, culinary enthusiast and organic gardener. She is very passionate about the local food movement, the arts, natural health and environmental awareness.

JULIE HOOPER-MCNEEL

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COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

Patrick is a high energy serial entrepreneur that always wants to get things done down to the last detail.

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Since joining Slow Food Barbados as our Digital Media Manager, Patrick has learned more about our food system than ever before and has become a passionate champion for change.

 

PATRICK MOUFARRIGE

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AMBASSADOR

As the past Soup Drive Coordinator, Stefon is an enthusiast of Cuisines, Beverages and how they connect people and communities to different cultures. In his spare time, Stefon enjoys attending wine tasting events, cooking, and traveling.  His favorite hobby is collecting Ornamental Indoor Plants.

STEFON BARKER

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CHEF ALLIANCE

Dane Saddler is a national award-winning chef with over 15 years of experience in fine dining cuisine under his belt throughout the Caribbean. Dane has taken a personal interest in promoting health and wellness, and often partners with local farmers to access and offer fresh ingredients.

DANE SADDLER

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CHEF ALLIANCE

Sophie has a kaleidoscope of food knowledge and an innate love for food. She is a big ambassador for good nutritious food and supports initiatives that have a huge impact on people's lives through food sovereignty. She also takes opportunities to educate persons on the importance of sourcing and promoting local produce. 

SOPHIE MICHELL

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Andrea is the owner and Managing Director of Hatchman's Premium Cheeses Inc. Andrea believes that we should be sustainable in a way without taking from the environment. Andrea plays her part by forming part of the ecological cycle and preserve it for generations to come.

ANDREA HATCHMAN

ADVISORY BOARD

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Gayle a Global Rum Ambassador for Foursquare Distillery. She also has years of experience as a Montessori teacher and photojournalist. At the distillery, they have taken steps to become sustainable by using solar technology,  capturing and repurposing CO2 gas, and implementing waste management.

GAYLE SEALE

ADVISORY BOARD

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ADVISORY BOARD

Kirk is a singer, DJ, host, actor, and motivational speaker. He takes every opportunity to promote Good, Clean Fair, Food across the island. Kirk has even documented his personal good food journey, starting his own home garden growing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

KIRK BROWN

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Malou works on various projects at the intersection of sustainable travel, volunteerism, digital media, and community development. When she is not working she can be found in the ocean, volunteering, or blogging about places she has visit and new interesting dishes.

MALOU MORGAN

ADVISORY BOARD

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Volunteer with us to help Slow Food Barbados programs thrive! Volunteers are needed for in-school programs, our soup drive kitchen, event planning, and outreach.

YOU

VOLUNTEER

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