Claudia Pine - Founder/Executive Director

Claudia  (she/her) has a BA in Anthropology and Classical Antiquities and a MA in Anthropology. She was also  Ph.D. candidate who studied environmental science at  University of Idaho with a  focus on soil environmental science; environmental philosophy, and sustainability. Claudia has taught college courses for undergraduate and graduate students at University of Idaho, University of Oregon, and Metropolitan State College ( Denver, Colorado). 

Claudia has an extensive background in civic action for healthy and sustainable communities and  has been a successful leader and collaborator working in nonprofits, civic campaigns, and community groups in Idaho Falls and the State of Idaho.

Claudia has over 30 years of experience in organic gardening including co-founding the University of Idaho organic farm  in 2003.  Claudia has been growing produce for donation in Idaho Falls since 2014 and the had vision of creating an urban farm with the support of Idaho Falls community leaders, volunteers and donors.  

Email: claudia.hemphill.pine@gmail.com

Hollis Henry - Board President

Hollis (she/her) holds a BA in Computer Information Systems and recently retired from the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) where she spent many years as the program manager for software quality assurance–managing budgets and people, developing governance procedures, and ensuring that nuclear safety software developed and used at INL was done so in accordance with industry quality standards and best practices. During her tenure at INL, Hollis’s nuclear industry peers voted her on to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nuclear Quality Assurance committee where she worked with other leading industry experts to develop and improve nuclear safety software quality standards for the worldwide nuclear industry. In these roles, she honed skills in leadership, management, strategic planning and development, mentoring, and collaboration and consensus building. 

Over the years, Hollis has owned and managed several of her own small businesses and has served on several local boards, including Idaho Falls Pride (founder) and the Idaho Falls Multiple Listing Service. Since 2023, she has served as a volunteer at Bonneville Humane Society and Happyville Community Farm.

Raised on a small farm, in 2020 Hollis reignited a passion for getting her hands in the soil by beginning to grow some of her own vegetables. In 2021, she and her husband adopted a whole-food plant-based (vegan) lifestyle, and due to astonishing health improvements she is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to help Happyville Community Farm achieve its mission to advance community health and vitality.

In her spare time, Hollis loves experimenting with and developing new whole-food plant-based recipes, creating delicious and nutritious food, canning, reading, outdoor activities (because nature is breathtaking!), lots of traveling to wonderful destinations, and, of course, traveling  to spend time with her three amazing children!

Email: HollishHenry@gmail.com

René Miller - Treasurer

René  (she/her) has volunteered at Happyville Farm since 2021. René worked as a Software Administrator for Idaho Falls School District for over 20 years providing software training and support. for a wide range of software platforms. 

René is an advocate of food justice, which works to allow all individuals regardless of economic barriers equitable access to fresh nutritious food to reduce food insecurity. 

René has always loved gardening, learning, and serving her community. 

Email: rmkmiller91@gmail.com 

Elizabeth Cogliati - Board Secretary 

Elizabeth (she/her) grew up in New Mexico and attended Montana State University-Bozeman, where she received a bachelor's degree in health and human development with a focus on early childhood education and a minor in horticulture. She has lived in Idaho Falls for almost 20 years. She loves plants and growing them and is so excited to be working with Happyville Community Farm.

Email: morganna1812@gmail.com 

Erin Amethyst - Board Member

Erin Amethyst (she/her) brings colorful and varied past experience with her to the Happyville Community Farm Board- this includes several years of nonprofit thrift store management and volunteer coordination at the homeless shelter. She was immediately taken in by Happyville Farm's essence and mission. She thoroughly enjoys volunteering at the farm and putting her hands in the Earth with her son, Harrison. She's thrilled to be on the board with such a solid group of people and is eager to see how big of an impact this little farm is going to have on this growing town.

After several years of health setbacks, Erin is finding her way back, but to an authentic, healthier, more sustainable way of living. Happyville is in perfect alignment with her innate desire to see neighbors happily  helping neighbors in order to build equitable and thriving communities. She is a licensed esthetician transitioning her career to work as an energy healing facialist, in order to do her part in revitalizing and brightening her community. Erin has an artistic flair for bringing new life into old things. This is displayed in her strengths as a humanitarian, organizer/reorganizer, collagist, mixed-media artist, and pine needle basket weaver. Revitalizing thrift store junk and decorating are also passion of hers. She believes that art plays a significant role in the new revolution and is eager to help bring some colorful magic to Happyville Farm.

Erin feels compelled to volunteer and serve in honor of her dearly departed brother, David "Moss" Alford. He was an altruistic, quirky, selfless, loving soul, and Happyville Farm and its mission represent his vision for an ideal world from a very young age. Erin joyfully serves at Happyville Farm in Moss's honor. 

Email:  Erin.Amethyst.Lewis@gmail.com

Cassidy Armstrong - Board Member

Cassidy (she/her) earned her Associate of Science degree with honors from the College of Eastern Idaho in 2024 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science with a focus on ecological restoration. Her academic journey is rooted in a passion for understanding and restoring natural ecosystems, driven by a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability.

Cassidy’s early experiences growing up on a farm and participating in 4-H programs fostered a deep connection to the land and a love for gardening. These experiences cultivated her understanding of agriculture and the importance of sustainable practices. Her dedication to ecological preservation is reflected in her academic focus on practical solutions for restoring and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

In addition to her studies, Cassidy is actively involved in initiatives that align with her values, working towards making a positive impact on the environment and her community. She is determined to apply her knowledge and skills to contribute to a more sustainable future, where the balance between human activity and the natural world is carefully maintained.

Email: cassidyarmstrong2005@yahoo.com

Land Acknowledgment

We acknowledge that Happyville Farm is located on the traditional territories of the Shoshone, Bannock, and Paiute peoples, collectively known as the Newe.

The Newe traditional lands were vast and extended into what are now the states of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, Oregon, and beyond.

We honor the path they have always shown us in caring for this place for the generations to come.