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Hillary Jensen

Hillary Jensen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director at Our Giving Garden

  • Education

    • The University of Georgia

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      Master of Science - MS Agricultural

    • Berry College

      2008 - 2012
      BFA Studio Art

    • The University of Georgia

      2016 - 2018
      Masters Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

      Graduate Research Assistant : specializing in implementing Arts based research in food insecure populationsResearch interests: Qualitative community based participatory research, arts based research, food systems, community development, agriculture

    • The University of Georgia

      2016 - 2016
      Certificate in Local Food Systems

  • Experience

    • Vinings School of Art

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
      Teacher

    • Berry College

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Professor's Assistant

    • FIG Partners

      Oct 2013 - Jun 2016
      Administrative Assistant

    • UGArden

      May 2015 - Jan 2015
      Farming Intern

      Responsibilities:- harvesting, washing and packaging of produce- planting and maintenance of plots- using heavy machinery: tractor, bcm - set up and removal of irrigation systems

    • Seed Life Skills

      Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
      Intern

      Intern for newly opened nonprofit specializing in Home Economics education and practical life skills for middle school students.Responsibilities :Fundraising for special events -outreach to community members and local businesses - research fundraising outlets - organization and input of data Organization and schedule management - event schedule - meetings Aid and implementation of events - scheduling - set up and take down - greeting and interacting with members of events Show less

    • University of Georgia (UGA) Graduate School

      May 2016 - May 2018
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Conducted qualitative research on the topic of food insecurity and food banks - Interviews and focus groups - coding and analysis - arts based research methodologies - photovoice - public art installations - community development and food systems infrastructure

    • The University of Georgia

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Self-employed

      Dec 2018 - now
      Owner & Designer of Green City Garden Designs

    • Our Giving Garden

      Apr 2019 - Dec 2022
      Camp Director

      Leading children ages 3- 15 in nature based crafts and gardening activities through an educational suburban farm.

    • Our Giving Garden

      Sept 2019 - now

      Leads outreach communication and designs educational programming for #nonprofit #urban #foodbank #educational garden in west metro Atlanta. Focus on sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, outdoor education, and community food access.

      • Executive Director

        Apr 2022 - now

      • Outreach Director

        Sept 2019 - Dec 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Local Food Systems

      The University of Georgia

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Hillary Jensen
      FABricate Business Competition: Food and Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Initiative The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Mar 2017 Participated and awarded funding for the design and implementation of "Curbside Herbs" small business venture, a mobile, aeroponic herb market.
    • Awarded to Hillary Jensen
      Winner of Research Poster Presentation for Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists 2017 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Feb 2017 Chosen as the winner for research poster presentation • Opening Dialogue on Food Security : A multilayered approach to Community - Based Participatory Research Using Photovoice and Artistic Media • Detailing an arts based methodology to be used for graduate research surrounding food insecure populations and food banks in metro Atlanta area.
    • Awarded to Hillary Jensen
      Research Assistantship Atlanta Community Food Bank Jan 2017 Research Assistantship funded for 2017 academic year, for community research project between University of Georgia and Atlanta Community Food Bank.