ERF Team

Greg Sheldon
Founder & Board Member

Greg Sheldon started Eden’s Rose Foundation with a simple belief: every person deserves the tools, skills, and support to thrive. For over two decades, he’s worked side-by-side with neighbors, farmers, and families—turning empty lots into thriving gardens, building programs that lift people up, and creating spaces where everyone belongs. Greg’s heart for service and hands-on approach have helped grow Eden’s Rose into a vibrant network of community projects that feed, teach, and inspire.

Melissa Milton
Executive Director

Melissa Milton serves as the Executive Director for The Edens Rose Foundation, where she provides vital organizational leadership and support to advance the foundation’s mission of food justice, ecological regeneration, and community empowerment. With a strong background in nonprofit administration and a commitment to building systems that foster collaboration and accountability, Melissa ensures that programs and initiatives run smoothly and effectively. Her attention to detail, organizational skills, and dedication to community well-being make her an integral part of the foundation’s work in creating healthier, more resilient communities.

Dan Egan

Grant & Development Director

Dan Egan serves as the Grant & Development Director for The Eden’s Rose Foundation, where he leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and grant development to advance the organization’s mission of food justice, ecological regeneration, and youth empowerment. Dan’s relationship with the Foundation began in 2012, when he volunteered as a Fundraising Specialist, supporting community-driven projects and strengthening grassroots resource development.

In addition to his development work, Dan has spent more than a decade teaching environmental literacy and algebra to middle school students. This background as an educator deeply informs his commitment to community empowerment and equity, bringing both clarity and passion to his role at Eden’s Rose.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Eden’s Rose Foundation

Purpose:

Eden’s Rose Foundation is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and discrimination-free workplace where all individuals have equal opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. This policy outlines our commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity in all employment-related practices.

Policy Statement:

Eden’s Rose Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including:

  • Recruitment, hiring, placement, and promotion
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Training, mentoring, and professional development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Discipline and termination
  • Volunteer engagement and internship opportunities

Our Commitment:

We will:

  • Foster a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values and mission
  • Ensure that employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and organizational needs
  • Promote a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect
  • Take immediate and appropriate action to address any violation of this policy

Reporting and Resolution:

Any employee, applicant, volunteer, or intern who believes they have experienced or witnessed a violation of this policy is encouraged to report it to their supervisor, the Human Resources representative (if applicable), or the Executive Director. All reports will be taken seriously and investigated promptly and confidentially.

Eden’s Rose Foundation prohibits retaliation against any person who files a complaint or cooperates in an investigation.

Enforcement:

Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service.

Approved by:
Gregory Sheldon – Executive Director

Effective Date: Jan. 1, 2023