Our Staff 

Andria Bibiloni (she/her/ella) is a lawyer, visual artist, and educator. She earned a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.F.A. from Tyler School of Art, Temple University, and a J.D. from Beasley School of Law, Temple University. Andria started her career 20 years ago as a high school art teacher and went on to become an adjunct professor of art and digital media. Over time, she built a career as a visual artist with works in public collections and exhibitions in cities including New York and San Juan. As a lawyer, Andria worked at Philadelphia Legal Assistance, where she focused on vacant land policy and property ownership rights for longtime residents in the Kensington area. She served on the Norris Square Neighborhood Project Board of Directors for nearly three years before being hired as Executive Director. As a Puerto Rican from New York, Andria is proud to call Norris Square, Philadelphia, her chosen home.

Ingrid Raphaël (they/them/elle) began their educator journey as a tutor for refugee youth in the midwest which evolved into a near decade-long trajectory of designing curriculums, teaching-and-managing literacy, arts, ecology, film, storytelling, and leadership programs at museums, after-school programs, libraries, universities, collectives and Ingrid's curatorial projects NSISIM studio: a slow burn study of ecological embodiment, and NO EVIL EYE CINEMA: a nomadic microcinema offering exhibition and education programming. Ingrid brings a bright energy, systems-oriented enthusiasm, and collaborative nature to NSNP's legacy of cultural, land and youth development programming.

Sarah Trad (she/her) is a Lebanese-American visual artist, filmmaker and curator. Working in fibers, photography, and computer art, her practice focuses on Arab history, queerness, disability, climate justice, and alternate realities. Trad is a recipient of Syracuse University’s Engagement Fellowship, the Velocity Fund and Leeway Foundation Art and Change Grant. She has collaborated with organizations such as Spectacle Theater, ICA Philadelphia, Asian Arts Initiative, and Sharjah Art Foundation. Her experience in DIY art environments inspired her to launch the pop-up cinema and gallery, Batikh Batikh, which focuses on bringing South West Asian North African (SWANA) art to Philadelphia. Raised in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, Sarah can trace her interest in land stewardship back to her great-grandmother and aunts who used vacant suburban lots to farm Levantine produce after immigrating to the United States.

Abigail Torres Meléndez (she/her/ella) joined NSNP in 2026 as Communications & Events Manager. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Philadelphia's Fairhill and Kensington neighborhoods, Abigail has a background in photojournalism, documentary filmmaking, and community storytelling.

She is passionate about preserving community history, uplifting local voices, and creating opportunities for people to connect through culture and storytelling. Abigail is also the Co-Founder of Somos Society, a nonprofit dedicated to documenting and sharing stories from Philadelphia's Puerto Rican community.

Having participated in NSNP programs as a child, joining the team feels especially meaningful. Outside of work, Abigail enjoys photography, documentary films, and exploring Philadelphia with her family.

Sky Deswert (they/she), like many others, was pushed by the onset of the pandemic to find ways of connecting with the world in safe ways. Sky worked as a grower, integrating knowledge from their experience growing food in college and learning amongst friends and the community to nurture two seasons of fruitful harvests. They now live by Wharton Square Park and volunteer as a leader of the Garden Committee to develop and maintain the native pollinator habitat there. Sky views engaging the community in public green space as a crucial mode of healing the pain seeded in Philadelphia. As part of NSNP, Skynurtures the land and the community together.

Guillermo Caro (he/him) is a community worker with experience in support, outreach, and program coordination for marginalized communities. His background is in the addiction field, with an awareness of those experiencing substance use and homelessness. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Guillermo now lives in Philadelphia after receiving his degree in sociology and communications from Saint Joseph’s University. In addition to being the assistant instructor for the Semillas del Futuro, Guillermo is an interpreter for youth with disabilities and a Muay Thai fighter. He is very passionate about human rights, community, and family. Outside of NSNP, Guillermo trains and teaches kids’ classes at his Muay Thai gym in South Philly. Whenever he has time, he’ll jump on a plane to spend time with his family back on the Island.

Stefanie, or Stef, (she/they) aims to lead youth workshops that nurture creativity, celebrate culture, and build life skills and lifelong friendships as an after-school instructor. As a proud Panamanian-American artist and educator, she is passionate about the healing power of connecting to one’s roots and ancestral wisdom. Grounded in a decolonial approach, Stef believes that true healing occurs together: through relearning our shared histories, engaging in art, sharing laughter, enjoying meals, and spending time with Mother Nature. Her approach to education is guided by the belief that every young person deserves a space where they can express themselves authentically and make empowered choices. Outside of work, she finds joy in cooking warm, homemade meals and peace in activities such as painting, hiking, and swimming in the ocean. Stef dreams of a world where people, animals, and the land are free, and through her work, she plants seeds of that future.

Tatiana Lammie (she/her) is a cultural anthropologist and activist dedicated to community building and social justice. She earned a B.A. in Anthropology from Hunter College and is on track to complete her M.A. at her alma mater in Spring 2025. Before joining NSNP, Tatiana worked closely with nonprofit leaders to foster impactful discussions advocating for underserved communities and developed targeted outreach strategies to strengthen engagement and promote inclusivity. Tatiana is passionate about empowering communities and brings a dynamic and thoughtful approach to her work. Outside of NSNP, she enjoys food crawls and spontaneous adventures with her loved ones.

Brandon Ruiz (he/him) is a Puerto Rican community herbalist, author, farmer and educator who runs Yucayeke Farms, a farming and herbalism project dedicated to preserving Caribbean culture through food, plant medicine and storytelling.

He is the author of How to Forage for Medicinal Plants Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 32 Healing Wild Herbs, the co-founder of the Puerto Rican Herbalism Gathering and has developed educational material for Caribbean Herbal Medicine, plant identification and preparation and cultural practices available both online and in-person.

He has taught throughout the continent at conferences, universities, herbal gatherings and curated events focused on herbal medicine and traditional healing practices.

He enjoys cooking for friends, buying new books though he hasn't read the ones he has and spending time in the forest.

Dominick Nieves (he/him) is excited to join NSNP as the Seasonal Gardener. After COVID, he hit a bump in the road, looking for purpose, somewhere he could go to be part of something and connect with people more comfortably. After joining our summer work-ready program as a youth, he became comfortable in our gardens and program, leading Dom to interview for Raíces de Cambio. After participating in program through the last two years of high school, he decided to stay a little longer. Using his keen observation and application skills, Dom attends to his tasks with empathy and finds ways to connect himself with whatever he's doing. As a Philly native, he applies his knowledge of the neighborhood and his background to his daily life. Dom is an excellent addition to the Raíces de Cambio team, interacting well with the current garden apprentices. In his spare time, Dom has intense basketball sessions with friends, listens to music, and edits his wardrobe with designs he creates.