Louisville Grows Green Team

Christine moved to Louisville in October 1999 and calls this beautiful city home. She has two amazing daughters, a fantastic husband, and too many animals. She has been playing in the dirt for as long as she can remember, loves to cook for her friends, and has always advocated for the environment. Christine has been working to build a unique Louisville through environmental education and advocacy for over 15 years, and looks forward to helping Louisville Grows cultivate a greener, healthier city.

Ellie is a Louisville native who has spent the past five years working alongside residents and organizations in Portland to build stronger, greener neighborhoods. As LG’s Community Engagement Manager, she connects with volunteers, community partners, and neighborhood associations to lead events, support local initiatives, and help shape a more vibrant urban forest. Whether she’s organizing volunteers or throwing a shovel in the ground, Ellie is most passionate about connecting community members with meaningful volunteer opportunities and collaborating with others to grow a greener Louisville. Her work daily increases both her knowledge of tree species and her curiosity about the natural world.She also serves on the board of the Portland Neighborhood Institute (PNI), where she continues to collaborate with neighbors on projects that reflect the community’s vision and needs.

Outside of work, Ellie enjoys riding bikes, hiking, trying new restaurants around town, and spending time with her fiancé, Carson, and their mischievous cat, Gizmo.

Colin is a new Louisville resident who enjoys giving back to the community and forming new relationships with people. Whether it be running, swimming, or getting out on the trails, you will always find Colin moving and active. They love trying new things, challenging themselves, and finding excitement in involving people in activities they are passionate about. If they’re not spending time in nature, you can find Colin at music festivals. They are passionate about social and environmental justice and find purpose in making their community a healthier, greener place.

Seamus has lived in Kentucky most of his life, went to UofL, and moved back to Louisville for good in 2007. It was around that time that he discovered his passion for agriculture. He spent around 10 years working on local CSA farms, learning how to grow food and “husband” animals. Other jobs have involved environmental education, an all-local grocery, and a seed business. Working at LG puts him back outside more, where he loves to be. It also reconnects him with social and environmental justice work. Off the clock, you’ll find him hiking, cooking, and going to shows with his partner; playing with her two dogs; and snuggling with his cat, Sinéad.