Brittney Portes

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ABOUT BRITTNEY PORTES

Brittney Portes is an Afro-Latina urban agriculture educator, urban farmer, climate advocate, and dynamic public speaker committed to empowering communities through food justice and garden education.As the Founder of Gardens of Sol, Brittney partners with hospitals, libraries, corporate teams, and nonprofit organizations to help community members nurture the gardener within. She has taught over individuals, ranging from young children to older adults, how to grow food, regardless of space, background, or experience.Her hands-on and virtual workshops are ideal for groups engaged in sustainability, physical and mental health, and food security in urban spaces. Through each program, Brittney helps people reconnect with nature, their food, and themselves.With more than eight years of organic growing experience across the U.S. and South America, she brings deep agricultural knowledge and a passion for creating resilient, equitable food systems to every garden, classroom, and stage she steps into.Brittney is also a sought-after public speaker, sharing her story and expertise with corporate teams, universities, and public institutions. Whether she\'s presenting on climate resilience, health & wellness or community-driven sustainability, her mission remains the same: to inspire, educate, and activate people to grow inside and out.She’s been honored with the Tom’s of Maine Incubator Award, featured in Patagonia, Eater, and recognized as a Young Change Maker for her innovative leadership in urban agriculture.In addition to running Gardens of Sol, Brittney manages the Montclair State University Community Garden, where she leads annual food donations surpassing 600 pounds to the Red Hawk Pantry and has hosted over 50 community-centered events, turning the garden into a hub for learning, nourishment, and connection.For Speaking & Workshop Inquiries, Email: g••••••••@gmail.com