Our Team

 

LESA - Creative Director

I develop creative events and physical spaces which foster artistic and personal growth. I also spend my days enjoying my family - and you’ll always find a camera in my hand. I received my BA from Spring Arbor. I love live music + inspiring creativity.

EDEN - Private Rental Team Lead

Bio coming soon…

KINZIE - Hostess + Live Music Team Leader

I am a Graphic Design major at the University of Saint Francis. I love all forms of art, but my favorites are painting, music and poetry. I collect vinyl for fun! #InTheBellyAlum #Classof2021

EHLAY - Hostess + PR Leader

ROMAN - Host + Night Market Team

I’m Roman, like the empire. I like to write poetry, go on walks, and eat good food (though that’s ironic because I have 36 allergies). I like to study history and am a full time student at Valparaiso University. See you at The Garden soon!

CHAD - Director of Community Engagement

I have been working with and developing students and creatives for over 25 years.  I am a serial entrepreneur, a songwriter and performer, a father of five and a husband of one. I love working with creatives mostly because I am one.

KATIE - Hostess + Live Dance Team Leader

I’m a dancer, play piano, love being outside and playing with my puppy, reading, enjoy live music and fashion. My dream job is something involving traveling and psychology! I am currently studying Psychology at Purdue Fort Wayne.

MIELA - Hostess + Night Market Team

Hi, I'm Miela! (pronounced mee-lah) I love sports and baking. I plan to study to become a travel photographer. I’m a sophomore at Concordia Lutheran High School. #Classof2026

ALEXIS - Hostess + Night Market Team

I love sports and nature. I aspire to be a teacher as a future career after college. Currently, I do volleyball and softball at Concordia. I'm a sophmore at Concordia Lutheran High School.. #Classof2026

JAMIE - Urban Garden Volunteer Team Leader

AVERY - Host in Training

Hi! I’m Avery! I love sports and being at the lake! I go to Bishop Dwenger High School and plan on become an elementary teacher when I’m older! #classof2026

NATHANIEL - Host in Training

(bio coming soon…)

I was born and raised in Idaho around farms and the wilderness. I love to be around nature and see what her creativity can bring to us to live by. My priorities are God, faith and family.

ALI - Host in Training

I attend Purdue Fort Wayne and study Early Childhood Education. I love working with children and helping them grow. In my free time, I like to dance and I love being outside. I plan to become a 2nd grade teacher once I graduate!