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Meet The BOC Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

The BOC team, also known as Black Oaks Center, is a dedicated group of individuals who lead a non-profit coalition focused on sustainable agriculture, environmental justice, and community empowerment. With a shared passion for promoting food sovereignty, they work tirelessly to provide education, training, and resources to marginalized communities, promoting self-sufficiency and resilience. Through their innovative programs and initiatives, the BOC team strives to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

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Co-Founder, President

Dr. Jifunza Wright-Carter

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Co-Founder, Executive Director

Fred Carter

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Co-Founder & Farm Production Manager

Akin Carter

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Board Chair, Resilience Tract Council 

Dr. Rachel Lindsey

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Board Secretary, Sustainable Agriculture Tract

Dr Pancho McFarlane

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Sustainable Agriculture Tract Council

Dr. Osei David Andrews-Hutchinson

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Resilience Tract Council

Athena Gore

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Treasurer & Resilience Tract Council

Dr. Kim Dulaney

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Treasurer & Resilience Council Tract

Ramona Westbrook 

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BOC Farm Production Team

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