MEET THE TEAM
Megan Murphy
Megan graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Global Studies & Public Policy. During her time as a student, she founded a mutual aid pantry and was active in labor organizing and disability justice movements. As a co-founder, she brings experience as a nonprofit operations manager, a farmworker, and a community organizer. In her free time, Megan spends time with her sweet dog Pacha, and bakes delicious treats with local, fresh ingredients.
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Dylan Emory
Born and raised in the foothills region, Dylan has dedicated his time to community organizing, supporting local mutual aid efforts and activism. He serves as Vice President of Shelby Pride, organizing resources and events for the rural queer community. As a co-founder, he brings his passion for sustainable agriculture and his experience incorporating Shelby Pride as a nonprofit organization. In his free time, he works in his garden, growing native plants, food, and tending to his chickens
Co-Founder & Program Director
Wren Morgan
Wren is passionate about reproductive education and does birth work as a hospital doula. Wren also loves thrifting, nature walks, birds, poetry, and baking.
Board Chair
Elizabeth Wehmueller
Liz is passionate about community and food and loves bringing people together through shared meals. She works at Old North Farm in Shelby, where her interest in sustainable farming and local food systems has grown. Liz is excited to be a part of Broad River Community Market, a mission-driven organization that reflects her belief that everyone deserves a seat at the table. She is proud to contribute to their efforts in building a stronger, more connected community.
Board Secretary
Michelle Emory
Michelle has worked in Local Government for twelve years. She is a Finance Director for a municipality. She served her community as a Town Clerk for seven years. Community work is something she is passionate about and she enjoys helping others.
Board Treasurer
Rebecca Love
Becky Love is a family physician and economist working to make our lives together better. She enjoys music, art, and the splendors of the natural world.
Board Member
CJ Norris
CJ is a teacher, artist, and part-time farmer in Shelby, North Carolina. In 2017 he graduated from UNC at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts in architecture. He started teaching the same year after doing 3 years interning at an architecture firm. Teaching allows him to cultivate a young artist and inspire them to pursue their passions. His artwork is centered on the “voices” at the bottom- the vulnerable, the disenfranchised, and the poor or working class- which typically are not seen in current art or heard in today’s society. He started Healy Lane Farm in 2022, a no-till, organic practicing farm that utilizes Afro-indigenous agroforestry, silvopasture, and spiritual farming practices to regenerate the land. Their mission is to create a sustainable food source for minorities (primarily Black/African-American) and the disenfranchised in both rural and urban areas in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Board Vice Chair
Scout Denning
Board Member
Growing up amidst farms in rural NC led Scout to pursue my studies in sustainable agriculture and rural livelihood strategy at Appalachian State University. Her focus is on the relationship between land, food and community. Broad River Community Market has proven to be an effective bridge between all of these factors. She is currently managing Newgrass Brewing Company and building a small regenerative farm called Jupiter's Pantry. She hopes to facilitate connections between these entities to expand the local food web within our county, and improve access to fresh ingredients for all.