Green Haven Project
Meet
Our Team
GROW | COMMUNITY | EMPOWER
Jorge, also known as "BE," is a founder and President. His passion for cultivating plants and teaching are central to his mission. He emphasizes food sovereignty and focuses on empowering the youth. It brings him great joy to BE united with exceptional people willing to do the necessary to accomplish the changes they so vigorously seek. His two passions are growing plants and teaching. He loves to share his knowledge. For Jorge, BEing able to share his expertise and provide food sovereignty for those in need is essential. His heart goes towards working with the youth and finds gratification in their eagerness to learn.
T'Keyah is a founder, Vice president, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, and former NCAA and international athlete. She advocates for plant-based nutrition and enjoys helping others achieve optimal health and become the best version of themselves. For over a decade she has built a dynamic career at the intersection of clinical nutrition, public health, nutrition education, and plant-based nutrition. She is deeply committed to bridging the gap between plant-based nutrition and healthcare, championing initiatives that increase community access to healthy, nourishing foods. Her work reflects a holistic approach to wellness, blending evidence-based practices with a passion for empowering communities to thrive through better nutrition.
Josh, Founder and Director: Known in the Hip Hop community as “Legacy Got Bars,” Josh addresses real-life issues through his music, focusing on uplifting communities. His commitment to health and the environment is evident through his involvement in hurricane relief efforts domestically and internationally, food drives for displaced families, and promoting green space initiatives. He focuses on uplifting communities to rise above social injustices. He has devoted his life to giving back, self-sustainability, and healthy choices for a better world where plants, animals, and humans alike can coexist in peace.
In 2018, the Overtown Green Haven Project was created to bring awareness to a huge economic issue in one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods. Once a thriving historic center for commerce in the black community, Overtown is now considered a food desert. Green Haven Project aims to empower local residents in the pursuit of obtaining healthy, fresh, local, and affordable food. To end this crisis, GHP provides residents with a space to learn and to grow their own food and sense of community. Urban fruit and vegetable gardening has been proven to help fight back against racism, poverty, social injustice, and gentrification. Our goal is to create a more resilient Overtown community that can withstand the pressures placed on it presently and in the future. Each month, the food harvested from the garden is used to feed the homeless community in Overtown and bring all members of the community together for a day of giving.