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Heather Grove has devoted her life and career to the local food movement.
A Career Devoted to Local Food Stetson graduate Heather Grove, ’11, studied local food and geography at Stetson, co-created Hatter Harvest with Kate Matthews and Caity Peterson, and was involved in many other environmental issues on campus. Her work at Stetson foreshadowed her future career. The process of completing her senior research project played a significant role in what she planned to do after college. While at Stetson, she had studied the benefits and barriers of local food sourcing for the county’s farmers and for institutions, such as her alma mater. “Through my research, I met some of the pioneers of Central Florida’s local food movement, including the founder of A Local Folkus, who is now founder and owner of East End Market, Slow Food Orlando’s chair, and many inspirational growers and producers,” she explains. The results of Grove’s senior research were eye-opening, and she realized there was much to be done in the local food movement. After graduating, she moved back home to Orlando and began volunteering for the Winter Park Harvest Festival and other local food initiatives. After six months of volunteering, her hard work paid off and put her on her current career path. “I knew there were more opportunities for growth in Orlando,” Grove says. “It’s very rewarding to be a part of a mission-driven startup, knowing that you are contributing to a cultural change. “We wanted to create a place where people could better understand their roles within the regional food system and how their food choices affect not only their bodies, but the local economy, environment and community,” she asserts. She now plays a vital role in Central Florida’s growing good food movement, making a positive difference in Central Florida’s food system. This is what the East End Market plans to achieve. Grove’s career is something she is passionate about and expresses her gratitude to Stetson for guiding her in her current endeavors. “The more engaged I become in Orlando and East End’s Audubon Park Garden District, the more I discover how much DeLand has contributed to my appreciation of localism,” Grove says. As the community manager, she has played a prominent role at East End Market. She thanks Stetson for teaching her to appreciate the small businesses and farms that are such an important part of DeLand’s culture. Check out the East End Market’s Grand Opening album at http://bit.ly/1iySxgN —Courtney Allbee 62
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been appointed to the board of trustees of St. Petersburg College by Gov. Rick Scott. Russell H. Young, JD ’95, Sarasota, is a partner with the law firm of Eraclides, Gelman, Hall, Indek, Goodman & Waters LLC in Sarasota. Jean-Paul “JP” Durand, JD ’96, Clearwater, has been appointed vice president, chief ethics and compliance officer in Tech Data’s worldwide ethics and compliance program. Edward G. Kingfield, ’96, Melbourne, has successfully completed one semester and is continuing in the Master of Education in Educational Leadership degree program in the College of Education and Human Performance at the University of Central Florida. Gregory D. Lee, MBA ’96, JD ’99, Orlando, partner with Baker & Hostetler LLP, has been appointed chair for the Central Florida Sports Commission Board of Directors. Tiffany Moncrieff, JD ’96, Naples, has joined the Naples office of Quarles & Brady LLP. Tangela Barrie, JD ’97, Stone Mountain, Ga., of the Dekalb County Superior Court will be the speaker during the Albany State University National Alumni Association’s Founder’s Day Luncheon in April 2014. Sheri Hutchinson Buchanan, ’97, Mount Dora, is the new press secretary for the Florida Department of Health. She will serve as the official department spokesperson responsible for coordinating media interviews with senior Department of Health officials and other subject matter experts, as well as conducting earned media campaigns that highlight the many successful programs and extensive services provided through the Department of Health. Jonathan C. Chane, JD ’97, West Palm Beach, has been elevated to shareholder for Greenberg Traurig LLP. Lisa Griffin Hodgdon, JD ’97, Tampa, of the law office of
Broad and Cassel, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Vivien Monaco, JD ’97, MBA ’01, Orlando, was elected treasurer of the Environmental and Land Use Law Section of the Florida Bar and was recognized in Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” and Best Lawyers in America.
▲ Jason D. Paulk, ’97, Portales, N.M., received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching at Eastern New Mexico University. The award is given to full-time faculty nominated by their students and peers.
▲ Frederick B. Entenmann, ’98, Upper Arlington, Ohio, has partnered with John Assaraf, CEO of Praxis Now. Praxis Now is a world leading brain research and product development company specializing in developing neurotechnology that helps individuals maximize their potential. Michael C. McGinn, JD ’98, Riverview, was profiled in the Osprey Observer newspaper along with his family law practice.