Bailey McNeill

Director @The Produce Box

Raleigh, NC, US

As Director of The Produce Box, I lead a mission-driven local food delivery service that connects North Carolina farms, artisans, and small food businesses with households seeking fresh, high-quality ingredients. My role blends strategic vision, relationship-building, and operational leadership to drive business growth, customer engagement, and local food system resilience.Key Areas of Leadership: Strategic Vision & Growth – Spearheading initiatives that expand our customer base, increase revenue, and deepen community impact. Leading a software transition to modernize our e-commerce platform and optimize customer experience.🤝 Local Food Advocacy & Partnerships – Cultivating relationships with farmers, food artisans, and non-profit community partners to ensure our community has access to the fresh, local, and responsibly sourced food products. Business Development & Operational Excellence – Overseeing purchasing, inventory, and logistics while refining workflows for efficiency. Driving data-informed decisions to enhance customer retention, streamline fulfillment, and maximize profitability. Marketing & Brand Storytelling – Developing content strategies that highlight the stories behind our food, using email marketing, social media, and customer engagement initiatives to bring our mission to life.

The Permaculture Association (UK)

Permaculture Design Certificate

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Studies, Minor in Public Policy

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies (Sustainability)

Charles University

Leadership and the Community, Social Entrepreneurship

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies

School for International Training

Australia: Sustainability and Environmental Action