Board Members
Sarah Alperin, Founder & President
Preschool owner, mental health therapist and vegetable garden enthusiast, Sarah brings her passion, knowledge and commitment as the creator and president of The Little Village Gardens Non Profit.
“I always had access to a vegetable garden growing up so eating fresh fruit and veggies was just a part of my day to day, It’s because I had access to them that it made it easy for me to consume them and as a result my health flourished.”
“Running a for profit school allowed me to see there was a need to provide developmentally supportive environment to ALL children, not just the families who had the financial means”
Sarah is committed to raising funds to provide all schools with functioning vegetable gardens and wellness education. “This is not a financial burden parents or schools should have to bare, especially in communities where resources are already scarce. Everybody deserves fresh, organic produce no matter where they live or how much money they have.”
Wayne Robbins, Treasurer
As VP, of Operations for Shelf.io and father to 5 year old son, Rylan and 2 year old daughter Emiline, Wayne brings financial knowledge and a passion for respectful child care and organic gardening.
Growing up with an organic garden at his fingertips Wayne recognizes the value and privilege that having direct access to fresh fruits and vegetables brings to a growing mind and body and is committed to making that available to all families, no matter their socio/economic status and/or location.
Wayne’s commitment to providing his children with access to a home vegetable garden is just one example of the value he brings to the TLVG Board.
Stephanie Terifay, Secretary
Dynamic, adept senior marketing executive with 20 years of experience creating and growing lifestyle, entertainment and hospitality, Stephanie has worked as a director for Make a Wish, The LA Clippers and Film Independent.
Stephanie’s commitment to providing a conscious and respectful parent environment to her 5 year old daughter is only one of the many things we love about her and shows her dedication to providing the same environment to all children as a board member of The Little Village Gardens Non Profit
Andrea Shine, Board Member
As a conscious parent to infant and 6 year old daughters Andrea brings her passion and commitment for respectful child care environments to The Little Village Gardens.
Having studied and practiced respectful parenting since the birth of her first daughter 6 years ago, Andrea knows first hand the value of natural environments on a developing mind. Her commitment to providing her children with the most developmentally supportive care adds to her influence as a board member for TLVG.