Episode 69 |Jen Nation, Executive Director, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Jen Nation, the Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center.Hear Jen talk about the importance of maintaining good health and environmental stewardship. Jen shares how the organization's programs, such as Cooking for Salud and Kitchenistas, have had a positive impact on the community. Cooking for Salud is an eight-week program teaching healthy eating habits, and Kitchenistas are graduates who become health advocates, spreading their knowledge and skills throughout the community. Hear the guests discuss discuss Olive Wood Gardens' events, including the Seedling Soiree, where chefs and kitchenistas come together to share healthy recipes, and the Day of Play, a free community event to promote wellness.The podcast also highlights the close partnerships with various organizations in National City, such as A Reason to Survive, Mundo Gardens, and Environmental Health Coalition, to address community issues and work towards policy changes.Hear the guests discuss discuss Olivewood Gardens' events, including the Seedling Soiree, where chefs and kitchenistas come together to share healthy recipes, and the Day of Play, a free community event to promote wellness. Overall, listen in on a conversation emphasizing the importance of community engagement, environmental sustainability, and nutritious food choices in creating a healthier and more equitable societyAn excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Jen Nation. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:The mission and goals of Olivewood Gardens as well as their facilitiesThe food and environmental awareness programs offerred by Olivewood GardensThe importance of volunteers and how those interested can get involvedOrganizations that Olivewood Gardens collaborates withThe answers to the rapid-fire questionsAn excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Jen, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to [email protected]. Thank you for listening.To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.