Team Members

Having spent much of my life in Oregon, I developed a passion and appreciation for open space, the natural environment, and eco-friendly practices. My experience includes working with nonprofits, farms, education centers and small businesses to improve workflow, communication and marketing through the use of technology.  Wolfe’s Neck has held a special place in my … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/jackie-stearns/">Continued</a>

My passion for farming began after spending summers working at Spring Ledge Farm in my hometown of New London, NH. After completing my B.S. in Sustainable Agriculture and Food systems from the University of New Hampshire, I spent time in Latin America immersing myself in food and culture while volunteering for nonprofits and working at … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/thomas-prohl/">Continued</a>

I grew up on an island in Maine digging in clam flats, climbing rocks, and exploring the coastal woods around my house so Wolfe’s Neck feels a lot like home to me. I was educated in Maine for the most part, leaving briefly for graduate school and happily returning to live and work in our … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/jeannie-mattson/">Continued</a>

Originally from north of Boston, I “discovered” farming after volunteering on a farm in 2009, and never looked back.  My educational and professional journey since then has cultivated a deep passion for helping others experience that sense of wonder I discovered years ago through getting my hands dirty.  I feel grateful every day that I … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/marissa-mastors/">Continued</a>

Prior to coming to work at Wolfe’s Neck Center, I was a staff Accountant at Maine Coast Heritage Trust. That experience provided me with a deeper appreciation for the value of land conservation. I have come to believe that the most successful conservation work is achieved when individuals feel connected to the land. Through the … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/dan-mahoney/">Continued</a>

I was fortunate to have parents that supported a crazy passion for cows by enrolling me in 4-H, connecting me with patient mentors, and encouraging me to study dairy science in college. I started my career by caring for some of the world’s most elite cattle and working with the best people in the dairy … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/sarah-littlefield/">Continued</a>

I have always sought to spend my time outdoors.  In the summers leading up to my graduation from college at UVM I lead canoeing, hiking and kayaking trips in the White Mountains and worked on organic farms in Maine and New Hampshire.  After college, I worked as a Garden Coordinator and Naturalist at an Outdoor School in the … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/richard-hodges/">Continued</a>

Dave Herring is the Executive Director of Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment. In his role, Dave leads a team of 40 staff across 8 states working to create a world where agriculture and food systems support farmer viability, thriving ecosystems, and vibrant communities. Since 2012, Dave has overseen the growth of the … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/dave-herring/">Continued</a>

I was born in Freeport and grew up in a bed and breakfast run by my family, before we moved to the ocean just down the road from the farm! After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, and Drexel University, I joined the flocks of beaten down city dwellers and folks from afar and migrated … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/robin-kerber/">Continued</a>

Kari hails from smack-dab in the middle of the United States—central Kansas. In her twenties she transplanted to Boulder and earned her B.A. in Environmental Studies, focused on youth development and sustainable food systems. While in Colorado, she continued to develop her passion for sustainable food systems, community and youth engagement through teaching and environmental … <a href="https://www.wolfesneck.org/team/kari-jenkins/">Continued</a>