Executive Director
As the Executive Director of Green Village Initiative (GVI), Diego Osses leads the charge in using urban farming and gardening to foster a healthier, more equitable Bridgeport. With a robust background as an agricultural engineer and over 25 years of international experience, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a global perspective to his work.
Before GVI, Diego's career spanned farm management and business development across Chile, China, and Thailand. He honed his leadership and financial skills with an MBA and a Master's in Finance from the University of Bridgeport.
At GVI, Diego oversees crucial programs like the Reservoir Community Farm and the Youth Leadership Program. He is deeply committed to empowering youth and residents, viewing urban farming as a powerful tool for community resilience and social equity. His vision extends beyond food production; it's about building a stronger, more just future for Bridgeport.
Youth Leadership Program Coordinator
Alexandria is a Connecticut native. She studied at Western Connecticut State University, and became interested in urban agriculture while taking classes at the University of California. Alexandria has a professional background in the nonprofit sector; having worked in emergency management, volunteer coordination, and education.
Currently, Alexandria works as GVI's Youth Leadership Coordinator. She hopes to inspire youth to take ownership of their futures, explore local food systems, and become leaders in their community. Alexandria has deep love for her roots, her home state, music, and the land.
Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator
Andres Torres Alvarez serves as GVI’s Community Engagement & Outreach Coordinator, building bridges between Reservoir Community Farm, schools, and community partners across Bridgeport. Originally from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, grounding their community work in science, health, and equity.
At GVI, Andres designs and hosts volunteer experiences. Day to day, you’ll find Andres greeting neighbors at the farm gate, coordinating partnerships, sharing simple cooking demos, and lifting up community voices so programs reflect local culture and needs.
Before joining GVI, Andres supported community health and urban-environment projects in Bridgeport and contributed to research exploring links between food access and behavioral health. Whether tending beds at the farm or planning the next workshop, Andres is inspired by what happens when people come together around food: we learn, we lead, and we take care of one another. They’re proud to help GVI grow food, knowledge, leadership, and community, right here in Bridgeport.
Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
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Emmett Marsh
DESIGN DIRECTOR
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Eleanor Parks
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
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Karl Holland
SALES MANAGER
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Jaya Dixon
MARKETING DIRECTOR
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Jamie Kokot
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER