Communications Fellow

email: clare[at]ofrf.org

Clare Boland (she/her) is from the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, where she grew up surrounded by a robust community of farmers and fisherfolk. She graduated from Cornell University with a dual degree in English and media studies, and has managed communications for small businesses and nonprofits. In addition to her background in communications, Clare has worked as a farmer and gardener in a range of locations and situations, including Martha’s Vineyard; Chicago, Illinois; and rural North Carolina. She is passionate about the power of food systems to uplift communities and the environment. Clare is based in Portland, Maine, and enjoys exploring the woods, growing vegetables in her urban backyard, and picking up new crafts at the local makerspace in her free time.