Our Team

Afrika oversees the integration of green technology into farming practices, ensuring that all Home Salad sites utilize data-driven methods to manage land, water, and crop resources. As a landowner and educator, she plays a pivotal role in teaching agrivoltaic techniques to community members through educational programs.

Farming Expert, Green Building Specialist, Landowner

Ashley leads sustainable farming and green building projects across the homestead sites. She ensures that all building structures, from greenhouses to cabins, meet eco-friendly standards and that the farms operate using organic and sustainable methods. 

Roy designs and oversees greenhouse construction using Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to maximize crop yields. He also collaborates on workforce development programs, focusing on sustainable agriculture and Career and Technical Education (CTE).

• Plan and oversee the organization of glamping experiences and eco-friendly retreats.

• Coordinate workshops, wellness events, and activities focused on sustainability and community engagement.

• Collaborate with marketing teams to promote glamping and event offerings.

• Lead efforts to secure financial support through fundraising and partnerships.

• Lead fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for SolarHomestead’s development projects and operational needs. 

• Owns Land in Spanaway WA 40 Acres

• Design immersive outdoor activities such as nature walks and guided eco-adventures.

• Promote sustainability through outdoor recreation and engagement programs.

• Lead stakeholder development, focusing on raising funds and attracting investment.

• Work closely with partners and investors to ensure project alignment with long-term goals.

• Organize fundraising events, donor campaigns, and investor meetings to generate support for SolarHomestead’s projects and long-term goals 

• Lead fundraising initiatives to secure financial support for SolarHomestead’s development projects and operational needs. 

• Build international partnerships to expand SolarHomestead’s global presence.

• Plan large-scale international events that attract visitors and investors.

• Collaborate with global stakeholders to create long-term growth opportunities.

• Lead the implementation of renewable energy systems for homesteads.

• Provide technical expertise in optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

• Collaborate with project developers to ensure all systems operate effectively.

• Owns Land in Yakama WA, 40 Acres

Itanna and Yosafe oversee large land parcels, leading efforts in sustainable land use and restoration. They collaborate with the Home Salad team to host building projects and develop demonstration sites that showcase the potential of Home Salad systems.

Jessica is a solar expert and creative leader, focusing on community outreach, digital marketing, and public relations. She builds strong connections with local communities, ensuring Home Salad’s mission reaches as many people as possible.

• Lead green job training programs focused on renewable energy, agriculture, and eco-tourism.

• Organize workshops and events to build workforce skills in green industries.

• Build employer partnerships to place program graduates in sustainable job roles.

• Develop software solutions to manage data from energy systems and farming operations.

• Implement IoT technologies for monitoring and optimizing energy usage and crop production.

• Ensure all API systems support the automation and efficiency of homestead operations.

• Design virtual reality experiences to showcase SolarHomestead’s offerings and eco-tourism sites.

• Create immersive tours and learning tools for online engagement.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote VR experiences to a global audience.

• Lead the implementation of renewable energy systems for homesteads.

• Provide technical expertise in optimizing energy efficiency and sustainability.

• Collaborate with project developers to ensure all systems operate effectively.

• Owns Land in Yakama WA, 40 Acres

Chief Lending Officer at Denkyem Coop, provides financial expertise and access to affordable loans. Denkyem Coop is known for supporting Black-owned businesses and will be instrumental in facilitating part of the project financing.

A respected Black real estate broker in Washington, brings invaluable market insights and expansive networking capabilities

• Facilitate health and wellness retreats, focusing on holistic healing and fitness.

• Lead outdoor wellness activities such as meditation, yoga, and nature-based fitness.

• Ensure all retreat experiences align with sustainability and wellness goals.

Brandon leads Home Salad’s marketing efforts and drives the development of agritech initiatives. He manages land transformation projects that align with sustainability and technological innovation, ensuring marketing strategies effectively highlight these groundbreaking efforts.

With an extensive background as a computer scientist and artist fueled by a passion for education particularly of youth, Brahima researches using sustainable technology in creative ways and develops plans to engage and educate communities.