Our Staff

Chanda Hurms Executive Director chanda@theparkcdc.org

Danyae Thomas
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement danyae@theparkcdc.org

Lauren Grant
Director of Development & Communications lauren@theparkcdc.org

Kelly Cuddy
Operations & Farm Manager kelly@theparkcdc.org

Our Board of Directors

Freda Lester

Board Chair

James Jackson

Board Vice Chair

Richard Carter

Board Treasurer

Annetta Watkins-Foard

Secretary

Michael Crisp, Esq.

Board Member

Harold Mack

Board Member

Monica Wood

Board Member

Raphael Thomas

Board Member

Nina Wynn

Board Member

Janelle Dawson

Board Member

Gavin Phillips

Board Member

L’Oreal Glenn

Board Member

Our Interns, Work Study Students, & Volunteer Staff

Bithiah A., Program Coordinator - Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)

Derrick P., Farm Assistant - Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)

Veronica R., Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC)

Liz B., Programs

Our Sunset Farm Green Thumb Club Members (2026)

The Park CDC’s Sunset Farm Volunteer Recognition & Retention Program

Curt, Harvest Hero

Ken, Harvest Hero

Danielle, Garden Guardian

Sara, Garden Guardian

Melissa, Blossom Buddy

Diane, Blossom Buddy

Diedre, Blossom Buddy

Alyssa, Blossom Buddy

Michele & Johnnie, Seedling Supporter

Sarah, Seedling Supporter

Erin, Seedling Supporter

Tim, Seedling Supporter

Evan, Seedling Supporter

Olivia, Seedling Supporter