MEET THE TEAM
TIM SMITH
Co-Founder
Tim Smith is a graduate of Oberlin College and Boston College Law School. He taught in the Boston and Newton Public Schools for a decade. Prior to teaching, he worked at John Hancock Insurance Company on a class action lawsuit. He has worked on the business since January 2015 when his passion for growing plants took over his house. Tim completed a training with Nelson and Pade on Aquaponics, but ultimately microgreens grown in soil with sunshine became his passion. Currently, he is a co-owner of We Grow Microgreens, LLC. He won second place at the Boston Flower Show for an Olive and Jade tree, and second place for the Shade Category of the City of Boston’s Garden contest.
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LISA EVANS
Co-Founder
Lisa Evans holds a BA from Tufts University, a MAT from Simmons University and a MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachusetts. She taught for the Boston Public Schools for twelve years. She became fascinated with Microgreens after a visit to the Hippocrates Health Institute, and thus turned the home she shared with Tim Smith into their first greenhouse in 2015.
Through a grant from the Carrot Project, she worked with a business consultant to analyze the numbers for the business and prepared a business plan. She completed Interise’s Streetwise MBA seven-month certificate program endorsed by Boston University. Recently, she completed New Entry’s Sustainable Farming Project certificate business program for new farmers. Through SCORE's mentorship the business has thrived.
TESSA
Horticultural Intern
Spring 2026
I am currently in my second year at Northeastern University, where I am continuing to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Sciences. I was first introduced to my passion for protecting the natural world through my work as a steward in Mill River Park in Stamford, CT, in the summer of 2022, where I learned about urban green spaces and assisted in the general park conservation. My love for travel and pushing my comfort zone influenced me to pursue the incredible opportunity to study wildlife conservation in Sydney, Australia. That summer, I immersed myself in the vast world of conservation, coming home more open-minded to increasingly unique approaches to environmental sustainability, which I hope to continue growing throughout my career.
I aim to dedicate my life to learning how our communities can coexist with nature, rather than fight against it.
AIDEN
Design Intern 1
Spring 2026
I'm a third-year student at Northeastern University majoring in both Journalism and Graphic Design with a passion for creative, multimedia storytelling.
ALLISON
Design Intern 2
Spring 2026
I'm a 3rd Year at Northeastern University, Khoury College of Computer Sciences studying a combined major in Computer Science and Design.
Open-minded and motivated by curiosity, I'm seeking opportunities to challenge myself and grow in technical and creative roles.
