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Our Goals

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Zero Hunger

To achieve zero hunger, we will donate food and construct Walipinis in food-insecure areas worldwide. Our strategy aims to increase access to fresh food  year-round.

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Health and Wellbeing

Access to fresh food can help improve personal health, combat disease, and empower communities. That access, is something that everyone deserves.

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Sustainable Communities

Fresh food can lose half its nutritional value within days, meaning you'd need to eat twice as much to get the same benefit. Walipinis reduce transportation costs and nutrient loss.

Meet The Team

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CEO, President

Jessie Miller

Jessie Miller, the founder of The Walipini Impact, is turning his childhood experiences with hunger into a mission to develop sustainable food systems. His goal is to enhance community access to fresh produce by utilizing underground greenhouse technology, known as the Walipini!

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Director of Educational Impact

Tifiny Mills

Tifiny Mills has passion and experience that highlight the importance of access to life-sustaining foods. She recognizes community members as knowledge holders and believes that access to fresh food is possible through access to resources, knowledge, and collaboration.  

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CMO, Vice President

Sam Kelley

Sam Kelley prioritizes human-to-human connections before marketing. A key contributor to peer-to-peer mental health services in his educational journey, he actively promotes equitable health outcomes by leveraging his talent for bringing communities together to develop innovative solutions for combating hunger.

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Impact Advisor and Board Member

Andrew Marino

Andrew Marino serves as an Impact Advisor and Board Member, helping guide Walipini Impact's growth while working directly alongside the team in mission-driven builds. He helps bring projects to life in the communities we serve. Andrew has a strong business perspective and stays closely connected to the mission on the ground. He bridges long-term growth with real, tangible impact. 

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COO, Sales and Partnerships Associate 

Kyron Nell

Kyron brings a unique perspective to Walipini Impact, combining a background in philosophy with a drive for entrepreneurial execution. As Chief Operations Officer, he oversees the coordination and execution of Walipini Impact's field operations.  Kyron is committed to the belief that access to fresh food is a fundamental pillar of human agency, and true empowerment comes from providing communities with infrastructure and knowledge.

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Chief Engineer

Jonathan Bundy

Jonathan Bundy is a crucial team member, providing innovative solutions that have advanced our designs. His expertise in planning brings our envisioned greenhouses and walipinis closer to reality. His insights have reshaped our sustainable agriculture approach, making him essential to our mission for eco-friendly practices.

From Northern Utah to the World

Our Walipini is the first of its kind in Northern Utah.

 

We are dedicated to building sustainable structures that empower communities to grow their own food year-round.

 

Our passion is in creating efficient, effective models that can be replicated globally, with the goal of feeding one community at a time. 

 

Join us in making a difference!

 

Check out our                                     , and if you believe in our vision of feeding the world through sustainable agriculture, please support our upcoming build in Guatemala by donating to our                 

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