Future Roots Locally Grown Guide - Catalog - Page 8
THE FUTURE ROOTS TEAM
AMY MATTIAS
Amy Mattias is the Executive Director of Future Roots. During
her tenure, her visionary leadership led to the inception of
our impact fund, the publication of six annual Locally Grown
Guides, and the facilitation of a diverse range of educational
and engagement events. Her tireless efforts have played a
crucial role in nurturing connections between countless food
producers and enthusiastic buyers. In addition to her local
work, Amy is a regional food systems leader, as the co-lead
of the Right-Size Investment and Infrastructure Theme Team at the Northwest and Rocky
Mountain Regional Food Business Center.
LYNDSEY MASON
Lyndsey was born and raised in the Wood River Valley. A
daughter of two chefs and restaurateurs, she spent much of
her life embedded in culinary spaces, developing a deep love
for food, cooking, community, and local food systems. In 2021,
Lyndsey enrolled in a Master of Food Studies Program at New
York University, where she focused her interests on media and
digital storytelling through the lens of ingredients, cooking,
and cuisine. With Future Roots, she uses her love of food and
storytelling to connect local restaurants, chefs, and farmers. Her work highlights the many
vibrant stories behind the food we eat and its importance in building a resilient community.
HANNAH HARRIS
Hannah Harris first joined Future Roots as an intern in the
summer of 2021. Since then, her passion for understanding the
intersection of environmental, economic, and political systems
has led her to a wider breadth of projects. She leads Future
Roots’ student engagement initiatives including implementing
successful student-led composting programs in multiple
area schools.
MIKE GORDON
Mike Gordon joined Future Roots in 2019. He comes to the
Institute from a background working at the intersection of
business and community resilience. His roles have focused on
the positive impact organizations can have on the community
fabric, local economy, and the environment. Since 2021, he
has led the production of the Wood River Valley Locally
Grown Guide.
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