Roger Horne graduated from Cornell University before earning his master’s degree in health administration and public health from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is the executive director of Urban GreenWorks, and the driving force behind their Community Food Security Initiative. After his work with Miami’s Food Policy Council, he spearheaded efforts to establish city guidelines and permitting for community-owned markets, community gardens, and urban agriculture. He works with groups across the social spectrum and advocates for green design and community jobs training.