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Staff Members
Sorrell Redford,
Executive Director
email: sredford@mstfp.org
I am Sorrell Redford and I love nature and working with children! I have been in Colorado since 2007, studying, working, exploring and enjoying this amazing state. I have worked with children in public schools, private schools, summer camps and environmental learning centers over the past 15 years. Teaching outdoors is my passion and it has been a pleasure to connect the youth of Montezuma county with where their food comes from since 2021. When I am not at work, I rock climb, ski, hike, garden and study the natural world.
Jessica Craddock,
Production Manager
email: jcraddock@mstfp.org
Jessica is the Production Manager with MSTFP and a passionate advocate for regenerative, organic agriculture. After completing the Farmer in Training program in 2025, she continues to explore sustainable growing methods and believes local food systems are key to solving many global challenges. With a background in painting and marketing, Jessica brings creativity and communication skills to her work connecting community and food. She has two children, Winnie and Teddy, who attend school in the Mancos School District.
Gwen Houchens,
Garden Educator
email: gwen@mstfp.org
When she was younger, Gwen spent her summers on the Chesapeake Bay at her mom’s work where she was an environmental educator. She wanted to pursue a similar career path, and ended up working at outdoor STEM summer camps between semesters in college. These experiences, along with a love for the outdoors, lead her to join MSTFP. She hopes to share her love of nature and make an impact on others through this program. Outside of work, she like to fish, hike, and explore new places.
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Gregory Felsen
Board President
Greg is currently in the position of serving the public as an Expanded Rural Engagement Specialist in the area of Accessible Education. Throughout his career he has focused on providing impactful community development projects for all members of our society, which is why he loves being part of MSTFP.
Kay Phelps
Board Member
Kay is a retired Ft Lewis Professor of Teacher Education and K-4 teacher. As a proponent of place-based, relevant science education she helps preservice and inservice teachers explore ways to teach Colorado state standards in school gardens and, perhaps more importantly, to cultivate next generation stewards of the Earth.
Michelle Waltman
Board Member
Michelle Waltman is a veteran teacher in the Montezuma Cortez School District currently working with 6th graders as they develop their knowledge of the world through map skills and history. She believes that taking children out into the natural world will provide them with the opportunities and abilities to foster good mental health, understand the value of hard work, and appreciate the good things that nature has to offer.
Jim Patton
Vice President
Jim’s passion for making nutritious foods available to all continues through his work with MSTFP. Jim is retired and enjoys hiking, snow skiing, bike riding, swimming, and most of all, baseball with his grandson, Rowan.
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This could be you...
Board Member
We are looking for board members who are passionate about our mission! The commitment is about 4 hours a month, 4 quarterly meetings a year and helping out with events and in any other way that helps achieve our mission and vision!
Trent Woods
Board Member
Trent Woods grew up in the heart of Southwest Colorado, where he developed a deep connection with nature and a passion for sustainable living. From a young age, Trent was immersed in the practices of growing food and environmental stewardship, spending countless hours learning from his family's garden. These early experiences instilled in him a profound respect for the land and a commitment to nurturing it for future generations.
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2025 MSTFP
Quarterly Board Meeting dates:
January 24 4pm-5pm
April TBD 5pm - 6pm
July 1st 5pm - 6pm
Septemer 23rd 5pm - 6pm
Meeting minutes are available by clicking on the linked dates above.
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