Meet the Team

The farmers who make the Farm possible!


  • Director of Farm Operations

    Jesse was born in 1976 as a seedling to the final speech of Tom Joad, “I’ll be ever’where- wherever you look.  Wherever there’s a fight so hungry people can eat I’ll be there….and when the people are eatin’ the stuff they raise and livin’ in the houses they build- I’ll be there too.”  Jesse has always felt a moral obligation to be of service to others, having worked with Trevor’s Campaign, AmeriCorps, CampHill Special Schools and as Board of Director’s member with the Red Cross in Philadelphia.  

    He brings his creative experience as a writer and a musician who plays drums and guitar, his operational experience as a General Manager and Real Estate Agent and his fluency in Spanish to work at the farm every day. 

  • Engagement Manager

    Emma is a lifelong gardener, creative, and lover of nature. She studied Anthropology and Religious Studies at West Chester University and is grateful for the opportunity to bring her love for people, culture, community, and the Earth all together at Martha's Community Farm. When she is not working on building community connections at the farm through events, workshops, volunteers, and social media, you can find her out enjoying nature, spending time in her own garden, trying out a new recipe in the kitchen, or working on an art project in one of her many mediums.

  • Engagement Coordinator


    Gabrielle is a nature enthusiast, artist, and lover of learning. Originally from Bloomington, Indiana, Gabrielle is a recent graduate of Bryn Mawr College where she got her degree in Environmental Studies and Fine Arts. She is passionate about sustainable food production, environmental education, and environmental art, which she looks forward to embedding into her work at Martha’s Community Farm. In her free time, Gabrielle enjoys knitting, playing her cello, reading, hiking, and painting. 

  • Engagement VISTA


    Mary-Catherine is an alumnus from Gwynedd Mercy University and the University of New England in Public Health with a global health concentration. Mary-Catherine grew up in the North Penn School District, specifically Lansdale, PA. Her interests align with playing a critical role in community development, built environments, and positive health outcomes. In her personal time, Mary-Catherine loves reading classics and romance novels, watching movies, and traveling/exploring new places.