Evan R. Menist, MPA
Co-Executive Director,
Grants & Development
Hometown: Fair Lawn, NJ (Poughkeepsie resident since age 17)
Areas of expertise: Grants, communications, development, fundraising, nonprofit management
Areas of education: Non-profit management, Master of Public Administration
Favorite veggie: Brussels Sprouts!
Guilty pleasures: Good bourbon, great music, and even better company
After hours you'll find me...: Serving my community as a Poughkeepsie City Councilman for the Second Ward, or spending time with my family at a local brewery, around a campfire, or playing board games at our dining room table.
“I’m drawn to the land and to serving my community. Working at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project allows me to help my neighbors and community in ways I’ve always aspired to. As a city councilman, I’m committed to leading our city into the future, and at the farm, I’m dedicated to ensuring that we bring everyone along on that journey.”