Bettye Ames, Esq.

Board Member

Bettye, a Master Gardener, lends expert advice to outreach activities at community fairs and gardens. 

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Julia Donkin

Chairman

With family and friends of Marcia Phifer, Julia started the Foundation to  encourage others to grow gardens in any area; thus, increasing the likelihood of maintaining diverse plants.  

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Steve Donkin, Ph.D.

Secretary

During the school year, Steve volunteers weekly to assist City Blossoms in maintaining a community garden and in implementing the Mighty Greens program at the Cardozo education Campus in Washington, D.C.

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Bettina Hamilton, Ph.D.

Treasurer

Bettina manages the income and expenditures while providing strategic direction to refine and reach our goals. 

 
 
 
 
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Mary Kinstle

Board Member

Mary provides a holistic approach to ensuring the Foundation fulfills its mission and helps develop strategies for increasing awareness of the Foundation. 

 

 
 
 
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Michael Street, Ph.D.

Board Member

Michael guides the Foundation in keeping instep with changing technology especially in reaching the students who will benefit from the scholarships being offered.