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. Born in the South, called Boston home for nearly two decades, and am now back in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Professionally, I have spent a great deal of time within the world of Academia. Personally, I have spent even more time engaging in various types of justice work.

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. 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.