Husband, Father, Brother, Vicegerent

Hugh R. Green is a community-centered leader whose life and service are rooted in faith, family, and the transformative power of agriculture. With family origins in Mississippi—where his mother and grandparents worked as sharecroppers—Hugh developed an early appreciation for farming, fresh food, and the way healthy harvests bring families and neighbors together in fellowship.

Born in Oregon, Hugh pursued higher education at the University of Oregon, studying Business Management and Finance. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, a founding member of the African American Collaborative Obesity Research Network (AACORN), and has been honored as a Nike Assistant Coach of the Year for his impact in athletic leadership and youth development. He also serves as a Community Health Worker II, supporting wellness education, prevention, and access to health resources within the community.

Hugh’s professional and volunteer leadership journey reflects a deep commitment to mentorship, safety, and community restoration. He has coached competitive athletics, served as Director of a U.S. Military summer program supporting children of enlisted personnel, and worked as a 365 Safety Captain for a large retail organization, where he was responsible for new staff training and cultivating a strong workplace safety culture. He has also served as Vice President of a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting formerly incarcerated individuals as they rebuild their lives.

His agricultural experience includes managing a hydroponic grow operation at CROPS, collaborating with the Feedem Freedom Foundation since 2025, and receiving horticultural training at Alcorn State University. Through this work, Hugh continues to expand sustainable food access, agricultural education, and health-centered community development within underserved communities.

Guided by the belief, “I am my brother’s keeper,” Hugh is committed to providing consistent love, structure, and opportunity to the community he serves. His faith in Allah grounds his purpose, bringing balance, humility, and compassion to his leadership and lifelong mission of service.

Miguel is an extremely thoughtful member of our CROPS farm team, always anticipating the needs of the group and leading by example. His deep love for the work he does shines through as he helps nourish our community by contributing fresh, healthy food. Miguel’s care and dedication make a meaningful difference in supporting our mission every day.

Tomas is a dedicated and hardworking farmer at our CROPS location, known for his innovative approach and great sense of humor. His commitment fuels the heart of our mission by supporting food distributions and pantry supplies, ensuring that the families we serve have access to fresh, nourishing food. Tomas’ passion and creativity help cultivate not just crops, but community resilience.

Guillermo is a natural leader at our CROPS location, renowned for his exceptional work ethic and unwavering dedication. Often described as the glue that holds our farmer team together, his guidance and commitment ensure smooth operations and strong collaboration. Guillermo’s leadership is vital in supporting our mission to provide fresh, healthy food to the community we serve.

Food sovereignty and justice have been guiding forces in Taffy’s life since childhood, shaping her commitment to protecting and cherishing the earth and all her living beings. She is devoted to reducing waste and walking a conscious path rooted in love and mutual respect. As an artist, mother, activist, and community builder, Taffy brings a holistic, heart-centered approach to everything she does.

In her role as Food Pantry Manager at the Feed’em Freedom Foundation, Taffy supports the organization’s mission by ensuring families have access to culturally relevant, nutrient-dense foods grounded in the belief that food is medicine. She is proud to contribute to a Black-led Regional Food Hub that empowers Black agriculturists and Global Majority producers through land stewardship and cooperative economics.

Taffy’s work is rooted in the belief that food is a pathway to sovereignty—and that when communities are nourished, they thrive.

As a Pantry Support Worker, I enjoy engaging with customers. I love seeing a smile on their faces and knowing I’ve made a positive difference. I’m grateful to help feed.

Bee Baek (they/them) was born and raised in Southern California and went to college specializing in Beekeeping on the Big Island of Hawaii. Bee has worked as a substitute teacher in many schools in the Gresham area as well as in youth programming for community nonprofits in Portland and surrounding areas. They can be found at CROPS during the sunnier months working as a beekeeper. They are passionate about food and contributing to their community and environment, living with intention, and creating a more just society and relationship to each other and the earth. In their free-time, Bee likes to travel, go to live music events, paint and create with friends, hike, cook, meditate and do yoga.

bria@feedemfreedom.org

I’m Khalid Jabari Miller, and I am glad to be part of the team. With over 10 years of experience in corporate environments focused on providing high-quality customer service, I bring strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills to my role as Farm Administrative Assistant.

Originally from Portland, Oregon, I’m excited to support daily farm operations, help streamline administrative processes, and contribute to the success of the team. I look forward to working with you all and getting to know each of you better.