Our Team

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Owen served as the Executive Director of Get Healthy Dallas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the issues of food deserts, adequate education, and economic development with special focus on South Dallas and the Fair Park area.  

Why I’m part of the Restorative Farms

I believe that in a city as prosperous as Dallas, every community should have access to healthy, fresh food, beautiful spaces, and local jobs.  I also believe systematic problems like food and job deserts require sustainable, systematic solutions.

In 2017, he co-founded Restorative Farms, where he leads the charge in establishing partnerships and collaborations with businesses, government agencies, and community organizations. Through these efforts, he advocates for sustainable regional agriculture and promotes food justice while raising awareness about the importance of a healthy and sustainable food system.

Brad's passion for driving change led him to co-found the Dallas InnerCity Growers Collaborative (DIG) in 2022, which was accompanied by Dallas' first regional urban agricultural conference, the DIG Summit, held in February of 2023. DIG brings together an array of community change makers from diverse backgrounds, including growers, academics, activists, scientists, theologians, filmmakers, funders, and more, all united by a shared mission: to transform the North Texas food system into one that is more sustainable, equitable, and resilient, fostering regenerative agricultural models that benefit people, the planet, and livelihoods.

A firm believer in the transformative power of food, Brad's dedication is to creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable food system. Collaborating with like-minded individuals, he envisions a better future for all. His commitment to this cause drives him to make a lasting impact on Dallas.

Why I’m part of the Restorative Farms

Tikkun Olam, a Jewish phrase, roughly translated as “repair the world,”… is often synonymous with the pursuit of social justice and action.  That is why we are here…to leave the world a better place.

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A horticulture graduate of Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas, Tyrone has dedicated more than 28 years to the horticulture field. Since 2017, he has led the training of a new generation of farmers through Restorative Farms programs and systems—positively impacting employees, future farmers, and Dallas residents alike.

Today, Tyrone serves as a trainer and advisor at Restorative Farms’ flagship Hatcher Station Farm, working side by side with emerging urban farmers. Guided by his personal motto, “Each one, teach one,” Tyrone continues to inspire and empower others to grow, both in skill and spirit.

At Restorative Farms, this commitment fuels our mission: “Grow a better and healthier Dallas.”

Shawna's career spans a broad range of disciplines, including Sales, Operations, and Finance. As Region VP of Finance, she oversaw P&L management, sales growth, and go-to-market strategy for Frito-Lay's largest sales region. As Director of Capital and Capacity Planning, she directed strategic production line development, new plant siting, economic analysis of potential snack food innovations, and coordination of major capital investment decisions.

She holds a BS in Transportation Logistics and Marketing from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. She is also pursuing a Fellowship in Social Impact at Harvard University.

Deeply committed to community impact, Shawna currently serves on the Board of Directors for Restorative Farms, a Dallas-based sustainable, community-driven urban farming network. She has also served on the boards of the Texas and New York Women's Foundation, the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Young Leaders Council, and The Daily Table, a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to food justice.

As a Board Member at Restorative Farms, Dr. Hill applies his expertise in program and project management, organizational development, and mentorship to support the farm’s growth and long-term impact. He is passionate about fostering leadership in sustainability and guiding strategic initiatives that enhance operational resilience and community engagement.

Role Description - Board Member:
Strategic Growth & Organizational Development – Contribute to strategic planning and organizational maturity, helping to refine processes, expand impact, and strengthen Restorative Farms' missioMentorship & Leadership Development – Provide guidance and mentorship to staff and volunteers, fostering leadership growth and supporting the next generation of sustainability advocates. Program & Project Oversight – Support the management of capital and operational projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the farm’s long-term sustainability.

Tara is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a master’s degree in accounting and a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Originally from Chicago, Tara has lived in Dallas since 2006. She enjoys reading, sports, and skiing with her two children. 

Why I Support Restorative Farms

I believe everyone should have access to fresh and nutritious food and good jobs. Delivering on this mission starts in our local communities where the needs are greatest.  

“As long as poverty, injustice, and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest,” Nelson Mandela

Germaine’s Thirty Plus years of life lessons and successes are products of experiences  gained as a lifeguard, college football MVP, Junior Olympic National Championship Coach,  criminal investigator, and Texas Ranger Special Ops team member. Germaine’s numerous awards for his performance as an athlete, his excellence on duty as a public servant, and for his  work and leadership within his community stem from his passion to develop and empower people, teams, and communities into the best versions of themselves.  

Germaine holds a BA in Criminal Justice and a Master’s of Business Administration, but more importantly, he holds the heart of a Teacher and the Spirit of a Warrior.

Her sustainability journey began many years ago back in New York, when she became more and more interested in ways of reducing our environmental impact and how that ties to our overall health and sense of wellbeing. Over time, she realized that food and nutrition were at the core of a lot of her questions and concerns. One of her favorite quotes is by Jacques Cousteau: "We protect what we love, we only love what we understand, and we only understand what we are taught.”

Patricia holds a Master of Business Administration from both Grenoble Ecole de Management (France) and the University of Kentucky in 2003. 

She has lived in Dallas since 2017 with her husband and their two adopted cats. She was proudly certified as a North Texas Master Naturalist in 2022. She enjoys spending time with her nephews, hiking, photography and just being in nature.