BUILDING GARDENS AS A COMMUNITY!
meet the team
KEELEY MORGAN - GARDEN FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
"Be the change you would like to see in the world."
This is one of Keeley’s favorite quotes and one she tries to live by each and every day. Keeley is a native of Walnut Grove, MS and currently resides in the Petal, MS area. Keeley is a Case Reviewer for a federal contractor and a graduate of Jackson State University. Much like her in professional career, Keeley finds the value in helping others on a personal level become their best selves. Keeley has always been involved in her community, from serving as a Girl Scouts’ Trooper Leader, to volunteering at the Blair E. Baston’s children’s hospital, to now being the founder of a non-profit Community Garden, that is focused on combating food insecurity and teaching children about food sustainability in her local area. She believes that in order for each of us to be blessed we first have to be a blessing. It is far greater to give than to receive. Keeley is hoping to inspire others to take the same approach in creating a sustainable world for not just this generation but future generations to come.
JESSICA "AMY" WARD MCBRAYER-GARDEN BOARD PRESIDENT
Amy Ward McBrayer has always believed in the power of community. She grew up in Petal and spent 10 years living in New Orleans and has witnessed firsthand the effects of food insecurity from small towns to big cities. As an enthusiastic plant mom, she believes in the healing power of community gardens and that these gardens can play a critical role in encouraging a community’s growth. Amy is currently pursuing her MBA at Western Governor’s University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management.
CHRISTY TARTAVOULLE - MARKETING ADVISOR
Christy Tartavoulle is the president and founder of Local Media Solutions LLC. She brings to the table 24 years of experience in marketing with a focus on local businesses and image development. Experience includes leadership in managing local businesses growth using digital, broadcast and print advertising as well as implementing measurable goals and objectives, relative to expanding and maintaining the businesses development efforts. Her passion is helping the less fortunate.. Petal Healing Gardens to her is a foundation being born for giving back to our community.
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