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