Our Story
Ter*ra [ˈtɛr ə] Cu*ra [ˈku:ra] n. EARTH CARE
Founded in 2015, Terra Cura Inc. is a Massachusetts USA 501(c)3 non-profit bringing together innovative designers and environmental educators in the fields of architecture and permaculture. The founders’ early mission was to transform education through design -- using food system integration as a driver for positive change. The goal is to transform land development to advance, rather than undermine, the health of communities and their economy. Since then, Terra Cura’s approach evolved into the emerging field of Regenerative Development, attracting thought leaders and partners that integrate four pillars of discipline: systems thinking, organization development, mindfulness practice and sustainable food systems. Together, we bring cross-sector skills and diverse project settings.
Meet Our Team
Eva Leung, AIA
Co-Founder, CEO
Inspired by architecture, permaculture, and meditation, Eva is passionate about developing effective ways to transform people and place, in a way that builds thriving ecosystems. Graduated from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and National University of Singapore, she is a licensed Architect in Massachusetts USA .
Eva oversees Terra Cura's mission, directs strategic planning, design and project management by connecting high-leverage professional and grassroots partnerships.
Full Bio | eva.leung@terracura.org
Jacqueline Millar
Co-Founder, Food Access Program Director
Jackie's passion is in education while inspiring children to learn about, and to connect with, nature and their food systems.
Jackie designs, fundraises for and implements school gardens and develops programs related to growing food at these campuses in Plymouth, MA. Her work advocates for under-served communities, addressing food insecurity through experiential learning and hands on opportunities to build healthy communities using permaculture principles.
+1 (617) 480.4284 | jackie.millar@terracura.org
board of Directors & collaborators
Chris Meier, Ph.D.
Chair of the Board
With a social value thread, Chris has a diverse background that includes leading corporate accessibility and ergonomic programs. The underpinnings of her shift to sustainability and systems thinking were attaining an MIT M.S. in Engineering and Management from the System Design and Management (SDM) program and Sustainability Certificate from the MIT Sloan School of Management.
Chris is honored to be in the role of a regenerative thought leader and partner at Terra Cura. She is an advocate for an inclusive society and the founding principal of Regenerate Systems, LLC.
chris.meier@terracura.org
Adam Davenport
Co-Founder, Treasurer
Inspired by grassroots activism, edible landscapes and integrative nutrition, Adam spent 6 years as an educator prior to Terra Cura. He graduated from University of New Hampshire with a background in Civil Engineering.
Adam serves as a resource for Terra Cura through his network of educators and local business leaders striving for systemic health. He is the program manager for Grow Education at The Marion Institute, and Chief Operating Officer of Town Farm Tonics.
adam.davenport@terracura.org
Clair Lombardo, Director
Advisor and Collaborator on education
Science faculty, Rising Tide Charter Public School
Bill Reed, Advisor on Integrated Systems Facilitation
AIA, LEED
Co-Founder, Regenesis Group
Board of Director, US Green Building Council
Co-Founder, LEED Green Building Rating System
Greg Watson, Advisor on Systems Development, Policy, Agriculture and Sustainability
Director of Policy and Systems Design, The Schumacher Center for a New Economics
Board Member, Project Drawdown / Urban Farming Institute Massachusetts
Former Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture
Former Executive Director, Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust / The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative
Sarah Nehrling, Advisor on Organizational Learning
Founder, Garabam Consulting
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