Marlene Wilks is an educator, farmer and living legend in the community, for her work at East New York Farms and the Department of Education.
Inspired by the hard work and dedication she puts into cultivating a bountiful harvest, Nykeba sat down with Marlene to discuss her motivation behind growing nutrient dense food. Their conversation was extremely telling, as Marlene touched on growing up in Jamaica, educating children, empowering educators, and becoming the dynamic woman she is today.