Ezra Fradkin

Ezra Fradkin

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Managing Director at Kroka Expeditions

  • Education

    • Sterling College

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

      I focused on civic agriculture: the embedding of local agriculture and food production in the community. Regenerative agriculture, community organizing, and food systems. Student representative to the NEASC Accreditation Steering Committee, Lands & Energy Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee

    • Schumacher College

      2020 - 2021
      Master's degree Regenerative Economics

      Rethinking economics through the lens of moral philosophy to build a world that works for everyone. My dissertation is titled "Healing the Urban-Rural Divide: A Systemic Approach"

  • Experience

    • Sterling College, Craftsbury Common, VT

      May 2013 - Dec 2015

      Assisted with the development of a cutting-edge continuing education program focused on artisan food production and food studies. Conducted a competitive analysis of food studies programs in higher education. Composed course descriptions, titles, course calendars, and course syllabi. Served as a student leader in an innovative, community-focused student life program. Developed leadership, event planning, group facilitation, and peer mediation skills. Supervised students at weekly cleaning events to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable college residence hall.

      • Food Studies Coordinator

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
      • Community Advisor

        May 2013 - Dec 2015
    • Horse Drawn Farm

      May 2014 - Aug 2014
      Farm Intern

      Actively participated in all aspects of work on an old-style diversified organic farm. Planted, weeded, and harvested over 50 varieties of vegetables for local distribution. Responsible for daily livestock chores including feeding 30+ pigs a diverse diet, milking, moving portable electric fences for 200+ sheep and cattle. Working as part of a small, dedicated team to move through the rhythms of farming on a daily basis.

    • Lopez Community Land Trust

      May 2015 - Oct 2015
      Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development Intern

      Designed an innovative Foodshed Assessment model to measure the food self-reliance of Lopez Island, Washington. Conducted interviews with farmers, business owners, and food entrepreneurs to gather site-specific food system data. Distributed a consumer survey to over 15% of the island's population. Managed the project website, blog, and social media. Maintained a public presence at events across the island to promote the project and encourage citizen participation among a wide demographic.

    • Kroka Expeditions

      Jan 2016 - now

      Program director, registrar, staffing coordinator, teacher. Supporting the development & administration of farm-based wilderness expedition programs.

      • Managing Director

        Aug 2021 - now
      • Program Director

        Jan 2016 - now
      • Program Coordinator

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 1 Cave Rescue Technition

      National Cave Rescue Commission
      Sept 2020
    • Wilderness First Responder

      Wilderness Medical Associates International
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Accreditation Reviewer

      Issued by Association for Experiential Education on Feb 2019
      Association for Experiential EducationAssociated with Ezra Fradkin
    • Vice President

      Issued by Kroka Student Association on Jan 2013
      Kroka Student AssociationAssociated with Ezra Fradkin
    • Board Member

      Issued by North Amherst Community Farm on Jan 2011
      North Amherst Community FarmAssociated with Ezra Fradkin