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We bring different perspectives to the table, but we’re united by a love for purposeful work, thoughtful design, and real connection.


20+ years non-profit, Salvation Army Youth Coordinator, CFS Manager, CKHA healthcare, Lean Six Sigma, CNFP certificate, grant writing, crisis leadership

Professional woman with dark brown hair, wearing a black blazer and purple blouse, smiling against a neutral background.

Nicole Shaw - Founder & Executive Director



Woodworking, basic carpentry, home maintenance - fixing leaky taps, wall repair, weatherproofing, electrical safety basics, tool safety trades apprenticeship pathways

Construction & Home Maintenance Lead (program staff, tbd)



Rooted Living Homestead Society is governed by a founding board of four community directors, alongside Nicole Shaw as Founder & Executive Director (ex-officio).

Sean Burnett · Director
Catherine Staal · Director
Chelsee Davey · Director
Kaitlin Cantrell · Director

Founding Board of Directors

Food growing, preservation, animal husbandry, herbal medicine, natural household, gleaning, repurposing, zero-waste living, fabric mending, environmental stewardship and ecological restoration

Homestead Life Skills & Environmental Lead (program staff, tbd)

Small business basics, online selling, pricing and bookkeeping, social media marketing - leads o Roots to Revenue workshop series and graduation business pitch

Home-Based Business Skills Lead (Roots to Revenue, tbd)

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