5927 East 37th Street, in Kansas City, Missouri info@rootedandreaching.org (816) 762-GROW (4769)

Meet The Team

At Rooted & Reaching, our team is united by a deep commitment to creating a sustainable future for our community. With comradery and shared purpose, we work tirelessly to make our mission a reality – to empower the human spirit and be stewards of our environment through the restoration of urban landscapes, promotion of food security, and championing of the arts. We are especially passionate about our Eco Art Garden project, which is not only a place for creative expression, but also a symbol of hope for a greener and more vibrant Kansas City, Missouri. Our team of talented and experienced artists and environmentalists bring their skills and passion to this project, and we are proud to work together to create a lasting impact.

Damon Lee Patterson

Project Lead

Visual Artist/Musician/Landscaper

damon@rootedandreaching.org

Bobby “Chibi” Shaw

Garden Coordinator

Poet/Farmer/Builder/Educator

bobby@rootedandreaching.org

Mimi Nichole Dean

Teacher

Singer/Songwriter/Youth Educator

mimi@rootedandreaching.org

Jerrod “JT” Thomas

Technical Expert

Musician/Engineer

jerrod@rootedandreaching.org