Susan Kidd led Agnes Scott College’s climate action efforts for over 14 years as the inaugural Executive Director of the Center for Sustainability. During her tenure, Agnes Scott became a regional and national leader for achieving ambitious and intentional carbon reduction goals including being on track to achieve a 50% reduction by the end of the 2022 calendar year and to meet a carbon neutrality commitment of 2037. Susan fostered active community participation in energy and water conservation, innovated a model of investment with the Green Revolving Fund which allowed for aggressive energy and water efficiency upgrades and proved that effective economic tools are valuable climate mitigation tools, installed two geothermal HVAC systems heating and cooling 10% of the campus’ square footage, creatively financed a quarter megawatt of on-site solar installations, and mentored a new generation of sustainability and climate action professionals. Hailing from Newnan, Georgia, Susan is a double graduate of Agnes Scott with a B.A. degree in History and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She also received a Master’s in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School.

Chandra Farley is an activist at heart and credits her parents with instilling a sense of duty to always do what she can to advance justice and fairness. With a passion for elevating the connection between environmental justice, strong communities, and our daily lives, Chandra continues to build upon a career foundation in the design and construction industry that informs her perspective on built and natural environments. ​ With a career history at Southface Energy Institute and Partnership for Southern Equity, Chandra is well-known in energy, utility, and climate justice circles. She has formed national partnerships to improve the environmental and financial sustainability of nonprofit facilities and developed community-centered strategies to advance energy equity, climate justice, and utility accountability at local, regional, and national scales. Her advocacy extends to Congress where she has testified at hearings on climate change and equity and she has presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on the establishment of their Office of Public Participation. ​ Chandra is the Co-Chair of the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice Advisory Board, chair of the Georgia NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Committee, a graduate of the EPA’s Environmental Justice Academy, former President of the Environmental Justice Academy Alumni Association, and serves on the Board of Directors for ACEEE, Community Movement Builders, Georgia Conservation Voters Education Fund, Greenlink Analytics, Just Solutions Collective, People’s Justice Council/Alabama Interfaith Power & Light, and Sol Nation.

Creator and visionary of the sought-after successful catering company, AARON'S CATERING, Chef David Aaron has been named "The People Who Make Miami" by Ocean Drive, "The Top 20 Industry Leaders Under 40" and named as "The 68 Most Innovative People "In the United States." Chef David Aaron is from Miami and Colombian by blood. He is known for being an innovator, creator and perfectionist. His obsession with this industry or for the search of that perfectly balanced plate of food and cocktail. He has led and advised to open more than 35 food and beverage operations in Colombia, Peru, and the United States, including restaurants, mixology programs, food trucks, hotels and food and beverage operations. Owner of innovative places recognized for creating new trends in the industry and for their recognized awards: Huerta Coctelería Artesanal - 2016 "Best new bar in Colombia" , 2018 "Best bar in Bogotá" and “Best Signature Cocktails in Colombia " , 2019" Best Bar in Bogotá "and 2020" Best Liquor Bar in Bogotá "at Premios La Barra (Colombia) and Oak Restaurant with a nomination for Premios La Barra 2019 as “Best New Casual Restaurant” in Bogotá and “Best Casual Restaurant” in 2021. Chef David Aaron now embarks to take Latin Fresh to a national well-known brand alongside father Jay Aaron and partner Juanita Mesa. 

Chef Tania is the Executive Chef of Sweetpeas Private Chef & Catering, she was born in Mexico and raised in Arizona before moving down to South Florida, a Graduate of Johnson & Wales University and a current student for food. She learned at a young age how to cook from her grandmothers’ recipes at their family restaurant and since then she has been an advocate for superb cooking. Throughout the years her mentors and experiences have guided her to refine her background customs as well as to culturally learn from others. Chef Tania has no specific preferences on cooking, outside of her background she loves Asian, Caribbean food & the feeling of making others happy with her food. She is a strong believer that you are only as good as your last dish! 

Chef Jarvis Belton was born in Washington DC and raised in Northern California. He has earned degrees and certifications from Morehouse College, Le Cordon Bleu Domestic / International, and Emory University. As the chef for Google, he had the opportunity to produce exquisite foods for thousands of clients which help bolster his kitchen ingenuity. From famous actors to professional athletes, his passion for the culinary arts has touched people from every walk of life. Having traveled to over 45 countries/ cities around the globe, Chef Jarvis draws from those experiences as inspiration for every engagement. Follow him on social media @yourchefsfavorite for more insight.    

Chef Nancy: Jewel and Chef Nancy Anderson are the owners of Amorous Tacos. It's a pop-up restaurant, food truck and catering company that provides a Miami Southern twist to gourmet tacos and pasta dishes. This family-owned business is unique as these sisters are determined to make you fall in love with tacos one bite at a time.   

We are a family-owned company that provides a service that you have to experience at least once in your lifetime! Our cuisine is a Caribbean-Soul Fusion, but not limited to just that. Executive Chef, Kia Woods -Burt has a Caribbean-Southern background, being culinary and self-taught. She graces the kitchen with versatility and extreme efficiency, feeding a passion and drive to serve our customers and entice their palate.