Our Purpose
OUR VISION
To be the sought-after national innovation model that transforms youth and their communities through urban agriculture, food system resiliency and career readiness.
GUIDING VALUES
Make Your Own Impact
COLLABORATION
We amplify the strengths of our four organizations by uniting for a collective mission.
EXCELLENCE
We share our insights and passion to ensure others find ways to experience the world of opportunity.
STEWARDSHIP
We lead with integrity while taking a holistic approach to the management of resources guided by science.
LEADERSHIP
We champion the importance of effective leadership and action while embracing transparency.
Inclusion
We celebrate our differences while building dignity, fairness, respect, equity, and care in all we do.
JJK FAN TEAM
Amy Funk, JJK FAN Director
afunk@jjkfoundation.org
618-515-5450
Kurly Taylor, Strategic Partnership Manager
KTaylorJr@danforthcenter.org
Chad Warner, Urban-Ag Coordinator
ABrazelton@danforthcenter.org
Antonio Brazelton, Senior Research Partnership Coordinator
CWarner@danforthcenter.org
Laquitsha Bejoile-Hayes, Illinois Extension/UIUC College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Outreach Associate
Lb3@illinois.edu
Grace Margherio, Illinois Extension 4-H Educator
gracem@illinois.edu
Scott Loeffler, JJK Foundation Facilities Director
sloeffler@jjkfoundation.org
Zach Stafford, Danforth STEAM+Ag Educator
ZStafford@danforthcenter.org
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Laquitsha Bejoile-Hayes, Il
Illinois Extension/UIUC College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Outreach Associate
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Executive Committee
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jackie-Joyner Kersee Foundation Founder and CEO; JJK FAN Founder and JJK FAN Co-Chair
Dr. Kim Kidwell
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Associate Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives and JJK FAN Co-Chair
Mark Scholl
J and M Scholl, Agriculture Technology Entrepreneur
Dr. Kris Callis-Duehl
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center Executive Director of Education
Mark Mestemacher
Lansdowne UP Board President & JJK Foundation Board Member
