Contributors

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Jill Yoe Graves

Jill has recently moved back to her soulful roots in the south from Berlin, Germany, after working years in Brooklyn, NY. She was Head of Global Design in Berlin: building with teams addressing food security, & prior, working with underground artists & music communities, where bridging networks of experience to build with impressive folks, technology, supporting creators further as they build, play, create, promote, & monetize efforts. 


Jill is passionate to support change agents, creative culture, sustainability, farmers, human rights, food security / insecurity, & women in tech.


Since moving, she’s opened a design studio, Yoe Studios, & recently partnered to open a Broadcast Studio dedicated to community; looking for ways to best support businesses, build new industry, provide open & equal access to opportunities expanding voice, & amplify the showcase of leaders & creatives as we unite. 

https://yoestudios.cargo.site/
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Dria Price

Dria Price, a current Mississippi resident, grew up surrounded by good cooks who knew the importance of creating nutritious and delicious meals. Her house often hosted Sunday dinners, holidays, and any other event with food at the epicenter. Her passions include nutrition, sustainability, and community wellbeing, which fortified her bond with Halima and led them to create Justevia.

https://givebutter.com/landforjustevia
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Halima Salazar

Halima Salazar was born in Nigeria, where herbs are an essential part of the wellbeing of the people.  She grew up watching the elders in her community use herbs in various ways. Her grandfather was the local community herbalist and farmer and a chief, known for using herbs to heal members of the community. She grew up learning to enjoy the simple pleasures of turning herbs into tea and using it as means to have people gather together to enjoy the essence of community. She has an undergraduate degree in political Science and a minor in Business from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas and a certificate from Chef’s Academy in Abuja, Nigeria. She currently resides in Watervalley, Mississippi where she grows her own herbs, similar to her grandfather.

https://www.justeviateas.com/gimbiaskitchen