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 from the University of Victoria, a diploma in Visual Arts from Camosun College, and a certificate in Permaculture Design from the Brighton Permaculture Trust. Emily started as the Community Engagement Manager at Sandown Centre in 2022, Program Manager in 2023, and Executive Director in 2024.

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.

Fynn (she/her) is a recent graduate from the UVic Biology undergraduate program. This is her first season at Sandown and she is excited to be spending the summer learning outdoors. She is passionate about regenerative practices, food security and working with youth.