Find the ASAP staff directory below. For general inquiries, fill out our contact form or call the ASAP office at 828-236-1282.
Operations | Communications and Events | Local Food Campaign | Local Food Research Center | Growing Minds
Communications and Events
Robin Lenner Events Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 112
robin@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- To get involved with the Business of Farming Conference, Farm Tour, and other ASAP events
- For information about our internship program or volunteer opportunities
- If you’re interested in having ASAP speak or table at your event
Sarah Hart Communications Coordinator
828-236-1282 x 119
sarah@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- For general inquiries
- If you are a member of the media and need information about local food and ASAP
- With questions about our websites, e-newsletters, and classified and event listings
- To sponsor an event or program or to make a donation to ASAP
- For information about the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference
Local Food Campaign
Molly Nicholie Program Director
828-236-1282 x 111
molly@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- If you’re a farmer looking to connect with ASAP’s services (business planning, marketing, QuickBooks, farm assessments, market connections)
- If you’re a buyer looking to find sources of specific local food products in our region
- If you’re a farmers market manager/supporter looking for marketing assistance for existing markets or help in planning a new market
- For assistance navigating our Local Food Guide or Mixing Bowl to find food and farm products in our region; to become a Local Food Guide distribution location
Mike McCreary Program Manager
828-348-0340
mike@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- For information or assistance with Asheville City Market and Asheville City Market South
- To inquire about support and resources for farmers market operations, management, and promotion
- For information about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiatives
Lee Seabrook Graphic Designer
828-236-1282 x 117
lee@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- If you need any of ASAP’s logos
- To share great pictures of food and farms in WNC and the Southern Appalachians
- If you’re a farm or local food business and need help sourcing a designer or printer
- To provide feedback about the Appalachian Grown products/materials we offer
Trish Tripp Market Assistant
Contact me...
- For assistance navigating Asheville City Market during your shopping trip
- At Asheville City Market for your debit/credit/EBT transactions
David Smiley Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x123
david@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- To discuss Appalachian Grown Cost Share funding
- With questions about Appalachian Grown and the Local Food Guide
- About our Appalachian Grown certification program and promotional materials
Local Food Research Center
Allison Perrett Program Director
828-236-1282 x 106
allison@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- To learn more about ASAP’s paid consulting services
- To discuss ASAP’s current research projects
- With general questions about the Local Food Research Center
Amy Marion Program Coordinator
828-236-1282 x109
amy@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- With questions about ASAP’s program evaluation
- To learn more about ASAP’s research projects and reports
Growing Minds Farm to School
Emily Jackson Program Director
828-236-1282 x 101
emily@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- About the Healthy Eating in Practice Conference
- About partnering with ASAP/Growing Minds
- For policy initiatives
- About farm to school consulting
- About Farm to Preschool and North Carolina Farm to Preschool Network
- For farm to school training and technical assistance (teachers, child nutrition staff, farmers, community members)
- To make a donation to support ASAP
- To sponsor an event or program such as the Farm Tour, the Local Food Guide, our Business of Farming Conference, our Growing Minds Farm to School Program, and more
Jessica Sparks-Mussulin Program Manager
828-236-1282 x104
jessica@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- About Farm to School Funding (mini-grants and cooking stipends)
- About Growing Minds @ University Project
- For teacher resources (stickers, recipe cards, lending library, cooking equipment, etc)
- For farm to school resources including lesson plans, nutrition education activities, garden and farm activities, farm field trip guides, and school garden resources
- About Growing Minds @ Market and promotion of EBT programs for farmers tailgate markets
- About the Farm to School Coalition of North Carolina
Kim Knoppel Program Coordinator
Contact me...
- About the Burke County Farm to School Project
- About the Western North Carolina Farm to Preschool Network
Operations
Melinda Lequin Finance Manager
828-236-1282 x121
melinda@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- With questions regarding making payments to ASAP
- To verify the status of outstanding invoices owed
- With other finance-related inquiries
Eva Garza Receptionist
828-236-1282 x 102
eva@asapconnections.org
Contact me...
- For general inquiries
