Pat Gray

When recognized as a Barr Fellow, Pat Gray was executive director of The Food Project, where she worked since its founding in 1991. During her tenure she partnered with staff, youth, and volunteers to develop this grassroots, start-up organization into a national leader in engaging youth in food systems work. Since leaving The Food Project in 2006, she has been consulting with local nonprofits, including community-based farms that focus on engaging youth.