Mark Anderson
Founder | Executive Director
Mark Anderson (aka “Farmer Mark”) is a banker turned small farmer.
Originally from the midwest, Mark moved to California for grad school. Shortly after receiving his MBA from UCLA, opportunities and connections landed Mark in the driver seat of a small tomato farm. Wearing the boots of a small farmer, he quickly became convinced that real, locally grown food is the foundation for healthy living.
In 2009, Mark founded the Playa Vista Farmers’ Market with the guiding principal of “putting farmers first.” At the same time he started the Good Habits (then called Sprouts of Promise) to leverage farmers’ markets as a force for building healthy communities.
Mark currently serves on the board of Grow Good, an urban farm providing nature-based healing for those experiencing homelessness. He previously served on the Board of the State of CA Certified Farmers’ Market Advisory Committee.
Aubrey Yarbrough | Director of Community Development
Aubrey has worked in international humanitarian development and for many years ran her own organic farm. As Director of Community Development she combines her passions for expanding food access and building community around good food!
Lily DellaPelle | Programs Manager
A veggie lover at heart, Lily is enthusiastic about sustainability, shopping small, and educating younger generations on the power of food! When she's not in the markets, you can find her dancing, reading, or cooking yummy meals for people she loves.
