JJ Boone is the THEARC Farm’s Senior Farm Manager for Building Bridges Across the River. He is an experienced urban farmer and has been growing food in his community since 2012. JJ is also a certified DC Beekeeper, providing local honey and educational opportunities to the Ward 8 community. Along with farming, JJ designs his own fashion line.
Jahni Threatt (she/her) is the Farmer’s Market Manager for Building Bridges Across the River. A native East of the River resident, Jahni has a background in sustainable agriculture and market management. She is also a certified City Farmer. Jahni joins the BBAR team to lead the market operations and outreach of the C.R.I.S.P. CSA!
Sarah Mohammed (she/her) is the Farm Coordinator at THEARC Farm for Building Bridges Across the River and a Certified DC Beekeeper as of March 2022! In her free time she likes to cook, practice skateboarding, and spend quality time with her loved ones. She is passionate about community-driven change, food justice, environmental advocacy, mental health awareness, and the circular fashion movement.
Carrie Vaughn is the Farm Director for Building Bridges Across the River. Prior to this work, she grew over a million pounds of organic produce at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s farm in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She also served as President and board member of Future Harvest, a Chesapeake Alliance of Sustainable Agriculture.