Board of Directors
Chris is president of the board and joined in 2016 . His goal in working with H.O.P.E. is to provide the youth of greater Shelton with quality opportunities for social engagement and employment experience.
Chris has worked in landscaping and gardening for over 20 years. He enjoys homegrown carrots, hiking, and hockey.
Chris Gill
Rachel Uberman
Rachel Uberman has been with H.O.P.E from the beginning. With a background in nutrition and a long time urban farmer Rachel is our former Executive Director. She is currently a mental health counselor in Olympia. She has been involved in outdoor alternative education for thirteen years. In her free time you can find Rachel spending time with her two daughters, working in her yard, or hiking in the woods. She loves to eat good food and there is no way she could could choose a favorite vegetable because they are ALL so good.