Ashley Kineon

Executive Director

Ashley is responsible for driving the strategic vision of Ambler Farm and manages its day-to-day operations. A former Friends of Ambler Farm Board Member for 10 years, Ashley brings project management, budgeting and planning expertise to the farm with a corporate background in supply chain. Ashley lives in Wilton with her husband, two sons and dog.

Jonathan Kirschner

Director of Agriculture

Jonathan Kirschner (“Farmer Jonathan”) manages all agricultural operations, including the organic garden and greenhouse and harvesting produce for the weekly seasonal farm stand, Wilton Farmer’s Market, and restaurants. Jonathan also helps develop agricultural-related programs with Kevin Meehan. Jonathan lives in Wilton with his wife and three children.

Kevin Meehan

Program Director

With a remarkable legacy of 14 years at the Farm, Kevin has been an instrumental figure in developing and implementing all our core programs, including the Apprentice Program and Summer Camp. His influence is also deeply ingrained in our program area. With the recently secured grant from ASML, Kevin is teaching our youth apprentices and builders within these programs to rebuild the educational gardens and animal habitats, while engaging and helping kids to connect with the land, the animals and each other.

Laura Guzewicz

Special Events Director

Laura plans, manages and executes the signature special events at the farm. She also works with Kevin and Jonathan to develop meaningful adult educational programs and conceptualizes new events with Ashley to broaden Ambler Farm’s existing event portfolio. Laura also manages all carriage barn rentals alongside her events responsibilities. Laura lives in Weston with her husband, three children and their dog.

Amy Devore

Special Events + Sponsorship Specialist

Amy works closely with Laura in planning, managing and executing the signature special events at the farm. She also works with Kevin and Jonathan to develop meaningful adult educational programs and conceptualizes new events with Ashley to broaden Ambler Farm’s existing event portfolio. Amy’s culinary event and sponsorship expertise continue to bring fresh new opportunities and experiences to the Farm. Amy lives in Westport with her husband.

Kazuma Nobumoto

Lead Educator

We are thrilled to welcome Kaz to our Farm-ily! Kaz joined our team in 2024 as an educator for the farm’s core programs. He began his journey as a kid in the Apprentice Program enjoying Ambler as a visitor and a patron. Now, after earning a degree in environmental science from Virginia Tech, he returns to put his energy back into Ambler. Kaz works with Kevin to oversee seasonal programs and field trips while maintaining the farm. Kaz lives in Wilton but would love to live in a botanical garden.

Adrienne Calderone

Bookkeeper

Adrienne joined us in the Fall of 2023 and handles the farm’s financial transactions related to its daily activities, maintains the farm’s accounting records, prepares financial statements for the Board of Directors, and works with outside auditors to comply with annual reporting requirements. Adrienne has been a familiar face on the farm as a dedicated volunteer, member, and apprentice parent. She lives in Wilton with her husband and two sons.