STAFF & BOARD

Jenny Greenberg, Executive Director
Jenny joined NGT as Executive Director in 2014.  A native Philadelphian, Jenny is inspired every day by the city’s dedicated community gardeners who have toiled through many a hot muggy August to cultivate bountiful, beautiful shared growing and gathering spaces. Jenny has focused throughout her career on community development and the transformation of underutilized urban land into green spaces that support healthier and happier lives for city residents. Prior to coming to NGT, Jenny spent close to a decade working in Camden, NJ. Jenny holds a BA from Vassar College and a Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in West Philadelphia with her two children..

Marlana Moore, Land Preservation Manager
Marlana Moore joined NGT in 2018 as Land Preservation Manager where she focuses on property acquisitions and securing land tenure for community gardens. In her previous positions, she has worked in real estate development, community development and neighborhood revitalization in Trenton, New Brunswick, and Newark, NJ. Marlana holds a BA in Art History and a Masters of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University.

Chamor Thomas, Development and Communications Manager
Chamor Thomas joined NGT in 2021 as Development and Communications Manager working to draw support for NGT’s mission to acquire and preserve community gardens across Philadelphia through strategic communications and expanded development activities. She is a communication professional with over 10 years’ experience working with human services, economic development, and arts & culture organizations. Chamor holds a BA in Public Relations from Temple University and a Masters of Communication from La Salle University.