
Karyn Moskowitz
Founder & Executive Director

Amy Edgington
Business Manager

Bulent Bakkal
VISTA AmeriCorps

Sheila Nolan
Community Organizer

Gwendolyn Mitchell
Community Organizer

Travis Brown
Operations Manager

TJ Miles
UofL Sustainability Intern

Karyn Moskowitz
Founder & Executive Director

Bulent Bakkal
AmeriCorps VISTA
Bulent Bakkal is a native of Kirklareli, Turkey, near Bulgaria and Greece and our newest AmeriCorp Vista.. A graduate of Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, Bulent heard about New Roots from his former professor. The rest is history!
Bulent joined New Roots August 3, 2020, and will remain involved in New Roots’ 2021 Fresh Stop Markets! Here are a few words from Mr. Bakkal:
I am from the small farming town of Kirklareli in Turkey. My hometown lies in the valley of Strandzha/Istranca (a mountain massif) in the European part of Turkey (Trakya/Trace). Kirklareli is bordered on the north by Bulgaria and the Black Sea and is very close to Greece. I have been in the U.S. since 2011, and have lived in Bloomington, IN, for eight years. Bulent has studied in Environmental and Sustainability as well as Geography studies at Indiana University. Then, I moved to Louisville last week. Next, I am planning to discover Louisville’s hiking and biking places as well as authentic, traditional, and restaurants and people. Therefore, I will need your recommendations to learn about the city well.
I have been in the U.S. since 2011 and have lived in Bloomington, IN, for eight years. I have studied in Environmental and Sustainability as well as Geography studies at Indiana University. As I moved to Louisville recently, I am planning to discover Louisville’s hiking and biking places as well as the local restaurants and culture. I’d appreciate any recommendations on how to explore the city!
Bulent’s favorite vegetables are cucumbers and tomatoes!

Amy Edgington
Business Manager
Amy Edgington joined New Roots in 2016. She, along with our other finance superhero board treasurer Gregg Rochman, have been our fearless leaders in organizing New Roots financial management systems. Amy also makes sure Fresh Stop Market farmers are paid when produce is delivered.
Amy is the proud mom of two boys who love to eat their Kentucky veggies.

Kenneth Cox
Part-Time Development Manager
Kenneth has 17-years of experience in development for small and grass-roots non-profits and larger organizations.
Kenneth recently relocated to his hometown of Lousiville, Ky after a brief stint in New York City, and is fluent in Russian. Additionally, Kenneth focuses on building individual investor relationships for New Roots.