Elawa Farm Foundation
Elaine Madansky is currently the Farm Manager at Elawa Farm Foundation in Lake Forest, IL, overseeing the production of organically grown vegetables and flowers for the community. Elaine has previous experience as an Assistant Farm Manager and Crew Leader at Prairie Wind Family Farm, where Elaine managed various aspects of organic vegetable production and provided guidance to coworkers. Prior to their work in agriculture, Elaine held various managerial positions in consumer and market insights at companies like Wrigley Company (a Subsidiary of Mars, Inc.), The Kraft Heinz Company, and Abbott Laboratories. Elaine holds a BS in Marketing with a minor in Horticulture and an MBA in Marketing.
Elawa Farm Foundation
A historic farm in Lake Forest, IL. Today, our mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches the greater Lake County community as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system.