Patricia Spence (she/her) is President and CEO of The Urban Farming Institute (UFI) of Boston dedicated to developing and promoting urban agriculture and engaging residents in growing food and building a healthier community. Prior to  UFI, Pat had a successful career in corporate sales & marketing for the Xerox Corporation and the Digital Equipment Corporation, and at WILD 1090 radio and WGBH-TV. Pat has also worked in education for the Boston Public Schools, developed the Educational Options Series for families and founded They Made It So Can I, The 5th Grade Speakers Series. Patricia also serves on the Mass Audubon Board of Directors, Boston Nature Center Sanctuary Committee, Governors Board of Agriculture and the Governors Environmental Justice Council. She grew up near the historic Fowler Clark Epstein Farm in Mattapan, MA (headquarters for UFI)  and comes from a family that has always grown its own food. She is passionate about passing on the love of growing and healthy eating on to the next generation.