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The Mobile Market Coalition (MMC) is the national network of mobile market operators and central hub for resources, education, and training for new mobile markets. The training wing of MMC, the Veggie Van Training Center (VVTC), created and disseminates the Veggie Van Model, an evidence-based set of best practices for mobile markets aiming to improve fruit and vegetable consumption and impact health outcomes in their communities. This partnership will ensure that Aqua Crop and program staff will plan, build, and operate their mobile produce market utilizing the best practices and evidence-based methods refined by the VVTC and successful mobile markets since its inception.
Bob Kopach is the Founder and Executive Director of The Eco-Friendly Mobile Farm Stand and currently oversees the development and placement of mobile farm stands across the Midwest. More recently, The Eco-Friendly Mobile Farm Stand has grown its reach, expanding into Los Angeles County. Bob has more than 30 years of developing corporate marketing programs with emphasis on underserved communities.
Calibbean Farm is committed to providing fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables, specializing in brassicas and tomatoes. Our expertise lies not only in food production but also in sustainable farming practices. By collaborating on the Eco-Friendly Mobile Healthy Food Market project, Calibbean Farm will contribute high-quality produce and provide relevant and culturally-specific knowledge of crop cultivation and harvesting techniques to support the success and sustainability of the market.
Kayla has over thirteen years of strategic collaboration and
project management experience, a large majority of which has
focused on emergency management, environmental
conservation efforts, nonprofit development and operations,
and community engagement. Passionate about bridging the
gaps between different interests and sectors, Kayla’s work has
focused on finding a foundational common ground among and
between community partners, clients, and vested parties. As
owner of KKS Strategies, LLC, Kayla manages a diverse
portfolio of clients that need assistance with project
management, grant development, and community partnership
building. Throughout all of her work, Kayla emphasizes
communication, transparency, and collaboration.
Dedicated to community planning in South Los Angeles, focusing on economic development and social entrepreneurship. He founded the Willowbrook Inclusion Network (WIN) for community development. His work spans various leadership roles, including the VP of the LA County Measure A Citizens Oversight Board. Committed to enhancing community infrastructure and social bonds, Reggie also enriched his community's growth as a certified UC Master Gardener since 2018 and is currently enrolled in the mobile Market 101 Course
WIN has also established itself as a leading community voice in all matters pertaining to community and economic development in unincorporated LA County. Past community outreach and engagement partners for LA County Public Health Department & Department of Parks & Recreations for Pedestrian plans and community assessments. We are now recognized by METRO as a community partner and market manager having been selected to operate the local Adopt-a-Bike program and Micro Entrepreneurship activities at the Rosa Parks METRO Station, encouraging sustainable plaza vending options for the community.
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