Kathleen was born and raised in Prescott, where she discovered the joy of gardening in her grandmother’s backyard. Some of her fondest childhood memories are of helping harvest sugar snap peas and eating raspberries right off the bush. It’s important that she grew up not only knowing where her food came from, but also the individuals who so lovingly cultivated it. This experience led her to become involved in the food movement and continues to inspire her to share the joy and wonder of gardening with her own children.

Kathleen served in the inaugural class of FoodCorps service members on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation and continued her service as the Arizona FoodCorps Fellow. Through her experiences with FoodCorps, she was drawn to serve her home community and moved back to Prescott in 2014 to manage the Prescott Farmers Market. Kathleen holds a BA in History from Lewis & Clark College and an MS in Sustainable Food Systems from Arizona State University.

Kaolin was born and raised in Dewey, just 18 miles down the road from Prescott. She has fond memories of a rural childhood outdoors, raising cows and harvesting over-sized zucchini from the garden. She also followed her parents on hikes and river trips across Arizona and the Southwest.

After an early career in environmental regulation and consulting in Austin, she returned home with a desire to reconnect with her roots. A passion for all things healthy for humans and the planet brought her to PFM. When she’s not doing community outreach for PFM, you can find her hiking and swimming in the creek with her husband Mark and red heeler named Daisy.

Growing up in Los Angeles, JB was a city boy — raised on convenience, rarely considering how healthy or unhealthy food was. His mother and grandmother taught him how to cook using taste and smell. His grandmother had a garden and made everything from scratch, instilling in him a love of cooking. JB hadn’t been to a farmers market until he moved to Gilbert. After visiting the market there and others while traveling, he began to recognize the quality of real food. He began researching food systems and growing practices and changed the way he shopped. JB moved to Arizona in 2007 to attend ASU, where he received a degree in sociology in 2011.

Marie is a third-generation Prescottonian and loves that she can serve “Everybody’s Hometown.” Supporting local businesses, farmers, ranchers, and producers while fostering education and a sense of community is what brought her to PFM in early 2019.

In addition to a myriad of admin duties, since March 2020, she has also coordinated PFM’s Feed Your Neighbors (FYN) program. Using charitable tax credit donations, fresh produce is purchased from our local farmers and, with the help of dedicated volunteers, it’s delivered to food banks and directly to those in need. You’ll often hear her speak of the FYN “triple win.” Donors essentially get their money back by letting PFM use their tax credit instead of the State. Our farmers are paid full price for their product, and neighbors get local fresh produce. It’s a triple win for our community.

Abby has cultivated a deep appreciation for local foods and culinary culture throughout her life. Growing up in Phoenix and visiting Prescott regularly since her parents moved here in 2000, she developed a love for the community’s vibrant food scene. Her passion for authentic culinary experiences leads her to seek out local restaurants and food trucks whenever she travels.

With a background in education, public relations, and marketing, plus entrepreneurial experience as a business owner since 2007, Abby brings a unique perspective to supporting local food entrepreneurs. In February 2025, she relocated to Prescott permanently, drawn by the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and join a close-knit community. When she’s not managing NoCo Community Kitchen, you can find her hiking local trails, experimenting with new recipes at home, or walking around the Courthouse Square so her dog, Cal, can make new friends.

Annie is a community-focused person who works to improve the world she inhabits on a daily basis; especially focused on waste reduction and diversion. She adores the incredible and unique natural and social biodiversity that surrounds her. Annie is grateful to have such an amazing local market to shop at and work with. She loves the sweet smell of compost and constant good company. Each week on the Compost Site she is reminded how powerful the people that devote their time and energy to community composting are.

Paul grew up in Kansas City, Kansas but has called Prescott home for the past five years. He has a background in construction, but upon relocating here, has fully realized his passion for human relation and connection. He graduated from Prescott College with a degree in Psychology where he also developed a passion for ecological and environmental sustainability. Paul has volunteered with the Prescott Community Compost Project since fall 2023. He’s grateful to be part of the team.

Danny was born and raised in Northern Virginia. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and is pursuing an MA next year in Economic Democracy/Cooperatives in NYC. Danny loves hiking, traveling, basketball, and of course, farmers markets, and composting. Of course, he is excited to get to know our Prescott community better and is happy to be part of the PFM team.

Lena spent most of her life moving around and has lived all over the country. In 2018 the Arizona desert captured her heart, and she’s been here ever since. Certified in Holistic Nutrition Consulting from Bauman College, Lena is passionate about local food systems and sustainability. She loves building connections that strengthen community and seasonal living. Outside of market days, you’ll often find Lena hiking Arizona’s trails, wild foraging, cooking, traveling, and seeking out new local foods wherever she goes. She loves discovering flavors tied to place and season. And she brings that same spirit of curiosity and connection to her work at the market.