Director of Operations

Erin Holden is the Director of Operations at SEEDS, where she supports the organization’s daily functions, program coordination, and long-term operational stability. She holds a B.S. in Geology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and brings a strong foundation in earth systems science to her work in environmental education and community-based programming.

Prior to SEEDS, Erin worked in administrative services at Duke University Hospital, where she developed extensive experience in organizational systems, coordination, and operational efficiency within a complex healthcare environment. This background informs her ability to support mission-driven work with strong infrastructure, attention to detail, and responsive management practices.

Erin also brings deep expertise in native plant ecology and kitchen garden design, with a focus on creating accessible, productive, and ecologically resilient growing spaces. Her work integrates practical food production with habitat restoration principles, supporting both human and environmental health.

Raised on Hatteras Island within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Erin developed a lifelong connection to coastal ecosystems and the natural world. This upbringing fostered a unique and personal understanding of environmental change, resilience, and the relationship between communities and their landscape, an orientation that continues to guide her work at SEEDS.

At SEEDS, Erin combines operational leadership with ecological knowledge and a place-based approach to education, helping ensure that programs remain grounded, sustainable, and deeply connected to the natural systems they depend on.

Garden Assistant

Logan is a graduate of our DIG internship program, where he cultivated his love of agriculture and gardening. Logan handles our day-to-day garden tasks and also leads volunteer groups. He is currently pursuing a degree in horticulture at Alamance County Community College.

In his free time, Logan is an avid reader of sci-fi and fantasy and enjoys fishing.

Admin Specialist

Alayna manages the SEEDS calendar and website; she also coordinates our social media, graphic design, and marketing. An alumna of our DIG internship program, she will graduate from Ignite! Online Academy in June and head to University of North Carolina - Greensboro, where she plans to study sociology.

Outside of SEEDS, Alayna enjoys writing poetry and short stories, creating art, and honing her photography skills.

Garden Coordinator

Shell manages the plants and people in our garden space, coordinating SEEDS volunteers and maintaining the flora on our two acre campus. They bring to SEEDS experience in both outdoor vegetable growing and indoor microgreen production. With a degree in Mountain Recreation Management and a deep connection to the natural world, Shell contributes both practical expertise and a strong passion for environmental stewardship.

Outside of work, Shell enjoys hiking and canoeing with their dogs, partner, and friends.