Our Board
Nichele Hoskins
Board Chair - Nichele Hoskins is Healthy Savannah's Communication Manager for COVID/Flu under the CDC’s REACH Grant. A graduate of Beach High School and Savannah State, her key roles are building community health knowledge, increasing access and understanding of COVID, the seasonal flu and the vaccines that can help reduce the disproportionate burden they place on Black and Latinx communities in Chatham County.
A longtime health journalist, Hoskins earned an MA in Journalism from The University of Michigan and has worked as a senior editor at such national publications as Health and Heart & Soul magazines. Her journalism experience began at such daily newspapers as the Sacramento Bee, the Savannah Morning News, the Shreveport (La.) Journal and the Fort Worth (Texas) Star-Telegram.
All that aside, she’s a certified fitness instructor, a hula hoop maker, FFM and FarmTruck912 patron, and proud container gardener who is more thrilled than she should be that her potted lime trees have yielded enough fruit for a few fine margaritas.
Louis Brody
Vice Chair - Louis Brody is a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Savannah. He enjoys being outdoors whether it’s in the yard trying to grow vegetables or in the mountains camping and fishing. He feels strongly about educating people around clean and healthy eating and knowing where your food comes from. He also serves on the Farm Truck 912 Committee.
*Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company
Laura Seifert
Secretary - Laura Seifert is the Director of the new non-profit, Savannah Archaeological Alliance. Although she knows a lot about dirt, she is better at digging square holes and finding artifacts than growing plants. If Laura misses a Saturday market, it’s usually because she’s doing an open water marathon swim. Laura serves on the Vendor Committee.
Julian Dunston
Treasurer - Julian brings a sophisticated understanding of finance to his role, drawing from his experience in accounting and his extensive academic background, which includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia, a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from Walden University, and an MBA with a concentration in Accounting from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Julian’s career began in hospitality, where he developed a keen sense for service and management. Eventually he moved to the financial side of the industry and later transitioned to a local accounting firm, CCMG, where he has been operating in a staff accountant role for a few years now. This experience, combined with his academic journey, have equipped him with the tools to adeptly manage the financial health of the Forsyth Farmer’s Market, ensuring its sustainability and ongoing success.
Originally from Philadelphia and a Savannah resident since he was four, Julian’s commitment to the community is deeply personal. Influenced by his mother, a doctor who emphasized the importance of nutrition and fresh foods, Julian has a heartfelt connection to the market’s mission. Alongside his wife, Ansley, Julian is also an avid sports enthusiast and traveler, pursuits that foster his appreciation for diverse perspectives and community well-being. These passions inspire his dedication to making healthy, locally-sourced food accessible to all, helping to cultivate a healthier Savannah.
Louise Tremblay
Louise is Deputy Director of Savannah’s Deep Center, a non-profit using creative expression to foster youth leadership and community development. An avid (or perhaps rabid) gardener, Louise has a habit of planting more seedlings than can fit in her Parkside yard. After moving to Savannah in 2016 she spent her first Saturday in town at Forsyth Farmers’ Market and it was love at first sight! Louise is excited about all the ways FFM is connecting farmers to local residents and believes that fresh, healthy food is a basic human right.
Dale Critz III
Lauren Teague
Lauren is the Chef at The DeSoto Hotel in downtown Savannah. She loves farmers for all of their hard work and sacrifice and advocates for buying local and cooking in season. She hopes to help provide more awareness and access to healthy and delicious food for all of Savannah
Ernestine Murray
Ernestine Murray is a transplant to Savannah from the Washington, DC area. After spending years in Corporate America in (WDC) the cold, snow and traffic the opportunity presented itself to relocate to Savannah in 2005.
Growing up on a farm and always having an appreciation for good clean food lead her to Forsyth Farmers Market. As a regular shopper she became involved as a Board member in 2019. She serves on the Farm Truck Committee.
As a Wellness Coach and Hydration Specialist Ernestine's motto is "It's better to Stay Well than to Get Well".
Many people in Savannah know her as The Water Lady
Aysia Woods
Aysia is the founder of HereHome. Originally from the Philly area, she relocated to Savannah in 2020 by way of Washington, DC. Aysia has built a career strategically and thoughtfully gathering people. As a trained anthropologist, she thrives at the intersection of business and culture and has worked in a range of industries, including corporate events, higher education, hospitality, and entrepreneurship
Tom Kohler
Tom Kohler is a native Savannahian who spends his Saturday mornings shopping the Forsyth Farmers’ Market. Tom has been active in a wide variety of civic work for many years, and has recently retired as the Ex. Director of Chatham Savannah Citizen Advocacy Inc. In his earlier days his desire to grow his own food led him to co-found the Savannah Plant Swap with Jane Fishman. He would make many trips to Lyons, Ga to bring back truck loads of quail manure for their gardens.
Cherie Trice
Cherie is the Director of Development at Greenbriar Children’s Center in Savannah. Before coming to Savannah in February of 2020, Cherie was the Director of Giving at Foodshare, a food bank located in Connecticut, part of the Feeding America network. A vegetarian for over 30 years, she believes that everyone should have access to fresh, healthy and local food. She spent her first Saturday in Savannah at the Market marveling at the bounty available from local farmers.