Category Archives: Heroes

TTFF Welcomes Joe Matara to the Board of Directors

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Michael McLaughlin

  TTFF is proud to announce the addition of Joseph Matara, CPA to our governing board.  Joe was born in Kenya. He was educated in the US, earning his BS, MBA and CPA in New Jersey. He has wide professional … Continue reading →

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Coloring books launched in Indonesia!

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Michael McLaughlin

Thanks to our volunteer Michael Morrissey,  300 copies of the Trees That Feed Foundation coloring book are today on the way by courier to the kampung of Taram in the province of West Sumatra.  Thanks also go to Muhamad Hatta … Continue reading →

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Another one of our Heroes: Ken Banks

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

Ken is Manager of Marine Resources Programs for the Broward County Florida Environmental Planning and Community Resilience Division.  He has vast knowledge about coral reefs, manatee conservation and marine ecosystems.  He’s also passionate about growing plants and trees.  His backyard in … Continue reading →

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One of Our Heroes: Dennis Holyn

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Michael McLaughlin

  Meet Dennis Holyn.  Dennis lives in the Chicago area, was educated in Canada, but is from Jamaica originally.  He’s had a successful career as a sales executive in the tourism industry, mortgage banking and healthcare.  He finds time from his … Continue reading →

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Chuck Weber: our PR Hero

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Michael McLaughlin

Charles Weber (Chuck) is the President of Weber & Associates Public Relations. He is also a retired public relations manager from Abbott Laboratories and a professor in the Communications Department at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. As if that’s not … Continue reading →

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TTFF Hero: Timote Georges

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Michael McLaughlin

Timote Georges is an agronomist, and Co-founder and Country Director for Haiti, with Smallholder Farmers Alliance. Born in Haiti in 1978, Timote Georges grew up on a farm. He studied agronomy at the United Nations-mandated University for Peace in Costa … Continue reading →

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Trees That Feed Heroes: Lise Bouffard

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Michael McLaughlin

Lise Bouffard is a volunteer who is helping us to plant trees in rural Manchester Jamaica. Yesterday she sent us a photo of Dawn beside the cherry tree that is growing on her little piece of land. Since the death … Continue reading →

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Wonderen Foods is Rolling!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Michael McLaughlin

Wonderen Press Release 2016 Read all about Juan Carlos Rodriguez and his breadfruit factory!  There’s an exciting future for this bright young man. Just as one example of what he’s doing, here’s a photo of his breadfruit French fries. Gluten free, … Continue reading →

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Trees That Feed Heroes: Mr. Guy Paraison

Posted on July 15, 2015 by content_dev

Guy Paraison is a natural partner for Trees That Feed Foundation. A champion for the people and the environment, Guy was one of the first to receive TTFF trees in Haiti. He has worked for Plant With Purpose Haiti for … Continue reading →

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Trees That Feed Heroes: Judy Osgood

Posted on July 15, 2015 by content_dev

Judy Osgood is a critical member of the Trees That Feed Foundation team and serves as a true hero of ours! She teamed up with TTFF once she retired from teaching about three years ago. Judy volunteers in the office … Continue reading →

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