Staff

My name is Kristen Powers and I started as the interim ED in January 2020. After working in the criminal justice reform field for several years, including time on the Benevolence Farm board, I am excited to be a part of the leadership team. My mission is to work collaboratively with directly affected individuals in order to create communities that are reliant on one another and not the carceral system.

My name is Jenn Grimmett, and I have been a part of the Benevolence Farm community since July 2018. Through various roles as both a volunteer and professional staff, I have discovered the beauty of the work happening in this organization. My background includes years of program design for teams and groups looking to advance skills and knowledge in areas of diversity, inclusion, leadership, and cultural intelligence. These days, though, you'll likely find me playing in the dirt in one of our beautiful gardens. I have a dog named Imogene and a cat named Henry. My life goal is to own a farm of my own that is overridden with all shapes and sizes of emotional support animals!

I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the important work happening at Benevolence Farm! Together we can! #wheresecondchancesgrownaturally

Hi! My name is Alex Lombardi and I am so excited to be a part of the Benevolence Farm community as the Program Manager. When I reflect on what calls me to this work, this Angela Davis quote comes to mind.

“It is important to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time."

My professional background has been non-linear, with people, compassion, and relationships always at the core. I am eager to use my social work and public administration skills, passion, and creativity to reimagine and transform the systems within which we all co-exist — especially the criminal justice system. I feel honored to have the opportunity to help carry out Benevolence's mission and vision.