Emily brings over ten years of experience in community building, marketing, and ecological farming as the co-owner and operator of The Plot Market Garden Ltd. She holds a degree in Geography, a diploma in Visual Arts, and a certificate in Permaculture Design. Emily started as the Community Engagement Manager at Sandown Centre in 2022, Program Manager in 2023, and Executive Director in 2024. Since 2026, she has been a member of the Peninsula and Area Agricultural Commission (PAAC) and an Advisor to WWOOF Canada.

Hailing from Tkaronto, Zoe brings significant experience in ecological farming, food systems research, and place-based education, working across non-profit, academic, and community settings. Zoe completed a Master’s of Environmental Studies in 2023, while co-developing the Kingston Community Training Farm. In 2024, she moved out West to manage Three Oaks Farm and join a vibrant ecological farming community on the Saanich peninsula! She now leads the delivery of Sandown's youth and adult programming, including the Growing Young Farmers Program, the Regenerative Gardening Course, and workshops, tours, and events. 

Liam is originally from Calgary, located within Treaty 7 territory. He is passionate about local food systems and market farming, and is driven by the opportunity to work with the land to grow nourishing food for his community. Alongside farming, Liam is actively involved in grassroots cycling initiatives and community events, and serves as a board member and secretary with Capital Bike. He spends his free time biking, playing disc golf, and cooking, often drawing inspiration from the food he helps produce. Liam values the organizations and communities he works with and volunteers for, having seen firsthand the impact of collective effort and community care. Liam leads the Sandown Learning Farm including crop planning, training, and harvest and delivery for Sandown's community partners.

Trevor has thirty years of experience in Engineering, Business Development and Business Operations.  Living on a small farm holding in Saanich he has volunteered for more than a decade as a 4-H Leader with the South Malahat Beef and Swine Club. As the Manager of Land Assets at Sandown, Trevor manages farm infrastructure development, farmer's plot support, and many other aspects in the project's start-up phase. 

Teale is a university co-op student working as a Program Coordinator at the Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture for her third season. With a background in Forest Biology and community engagement, Teale brings a passion for sustainable food systems, community engagement, and regenerative land stewardship. Teale’s work at Sandown is shaped by a commitment to environmental sustainability and fostering inclusive spaces where people can connect with the land and each other.

Anita first discovered the Sandown Centre at the last Deep Cove Market of 2019, where the focus on regenerative agriculture immediately caught her attention. Recognizing it as something special, she began volunteering in the spring of 2020. She now also serves as the volunteer bookkeeper and community gardens coordinator.​ Before moving to the area, Anita spent about 30 years in Edmonton regularly shopping at the farmers’ market every Saturday, where she developed a deep appreciation for organic produce. Her long-held motto, “know your farmers,” continues to guide her, and she has greatly valued the opportunity to meet and learn from the farmers and community gardeners at Sandown.