Every year, Baton Roots grows tens of thousands of pounds of fresh food and delivers educational programming reaching hundreds of people. This year, we are delighted to have three new faces joining our team to delivery high quality educational and community programs.
Yasmyne Wells joins us as an Agroforestry Educator, leading our after school programming at Capitol High School. Gigi Hall and Hadley Hines work with Baton Roots as 2024-2025 ServeLouisiana corps members. Gigi Hall joins the team as the Volunteer and Program Outreach Coordinator. Hadley Hines joins the team as the Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator.
Get to know Yasmyne, Gigi, and Hadley below!
Yasmyne Wells, Agroforestry Educator
Name and Pronouns:
Yasmyne, aka Yas. My pronouns are she/her.
What is your role with Baton Roots?
I am a member of the Walls Project, working with the Culture Club Program, as the Agroforestry Educator. My role is to teach young people all about urban agriculture, gardening, landscaping, maintaining a healthy mental space, and so much more!
Tell us more about you!
I am a proud graduate of Southern University A&M College with a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences. I am the owner and operator of Just Growing Here LLC, where I work as a gardener, landscape gardener, plant cultivator, and a teacher to the community about the many aspects of gardening.
Do you have a favorite plant? What do you love about it?
My favorite plant is the Diffenbachia, aka Dumb Cane, aka Leopard Lily. It is my favorite plant because the leaves are too cool, I love leopard print, and during my trip to Brazil, I learned that they believe the plant means “you can’t mess with me,” and that’s an important reminder as a woman!
Gigi Hall, Volunteer and Program Outreach Coordinator
Name and Pronouns:
Gigi Hall - She/Her
What is your role with Baton Roots?
Volunteer & Program Outreach Coordinator. As Volunteer & Program Outreach Coordinator my goal is to cultivate & nurture relationships with community organizations, schools, and local businesses to expand volunteer networks & partnerships. As well as recruiting volunteers & educating them on the mission & benefits of volunteering with Baton Roots. It is my responsibility to supervise & engage with volunteers during events & programming.
Tell us more about you!
I am an artist. I love video games, podcasts, & sushi in unhealthy doses. I have worked in many different areas of industry. My passion tends to keep me busy. I have been cooking a double major in Photography & Graphic Design & a minor in journalism for a while but it's almost done. I am a second-year Americorps Serve La Member & the reason I chose to serve with Baton Roots is because my goals directly align with their mission & core values.
Do you have a favorite plant? What do you love about it?
My favorite plant is Hemp, it is an incredibly versatile plant. Hemp is used in cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, and medicine. In some countries hemp is being used as a more sustainable plastic, single-handedly dwindling their carbon footprints. Hemp has been & continues to be used for thread, clothing, bags & shoes in our modern fashion world. Hemp is the future!
Hadley Hines, Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator
Name:
Hadley Hines
What is your role with Baton Roots?
I am an AmeriCorps member serving as the Program Development and Evaluation Coordinator for Baton Roots! This year, I will be focusing on developing and evaluating the effectiveness of Baton Roots’ programming to better serve our community.
Tell us more about you!
When I am not on the farm, you can find me attending a local community-led event, enjoying the great outdoors, or hanging out with my two cats!
Do you have a favorite plant? What do you love about it?
A plant that I love is milkweed because it is a home to monarch butterfly caterpillars, and a pollinator for many other awesome insects.
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