Who We Are

Founder 

Executive Director

Tiffany's dedication to non-profits was enhanced while attending the University of Florida through volunteer experiences with multiple organizations leading to her degree in Gerontology. As a true Neapolitan Tiffany moved back to Naples in 2007, upon her husband's graduation from Veterinary school, and started an independent insurance agency from the grown up. After 15 years in the insurance industry Tiffany decided it was time to follow her heart and give back to her community. With a deep-rooted passion for nature, education, and community Tiffany envisioned a farm where families, children, and individuals could reconnect with the earth, one another, and themselves. With an all in mindset Tiffany sold her agency in 2022 to devote herself to her mission and hence the birth of Empowerment Farm. Tiffany currently serves on the Advisory Council for Leadership Collier Foundation and has served as Chair of Youth Leadership Collier since 2015. Her greatest loves are her husband and two daughters.

Co-Founder 

Vice President 

 Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Ashleigh is a true Floridian. She moved to Gainesville, Florida and earned her degree in Zoo Animal Technology and soon after worked as a zookeeper for Naples Zoo and Zoo Miami. After fulfilling her dream to work with exotic animals, Ashleigh shifted her career goals to insurance. Since Ashleigh’s family has a long history of insurance educators and agents, the territory came naturally. She enjoys spending time with her husband and working on their homestead where she raises ducks and chickens and has a flourishing garden that she is constantly researching for best practices and techniques. 

Treasurer

Kyle is a Certified Financial Planner(tm) professional and partner with Evangelista & Christianson, Wealth Advisors of Raymond James in Naples. Kyle was born in North Dakota and grew up in the "Cowboy State", Wyoming, where he graduated from the University of Wyoming. Go Pokes! Not long after moving to Florida in 2000, Kyle met and married his lovely wife Miranda. They live in Bonita Springs and are blessed to have three healthy and active children, Grace, Ava & Jake. Kyle enjoys anything outdoors especially camping in the mountains (not Miranda's favorite). If not in the office it means he is going to Grace's dance or cheer, Ava's volleyball or basketball or Jake's basketball or jujitsu. As a family we enjoy traveling, time at the pool, going the beach or a park. With a soft spot for children's organizations and a belief in giving back to our local community, Kyle is proud to serve Empowerment Farm.

Director

Libby McHugh is an accomplished professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Currently, she serves as the Managing Director of Relationship Management and Service at Charles Schwab Investment Management (CSIM), where she oversees the institutional side of the business for three SMA managers acquired by CSIM.  

Libby has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy from Tulane University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a graduate of the Schwab Advance LEAD Program, Leadership Collier™, and the inaugural class of Growing Associates in Naples (GAIN™) through the Leadership Collier Foundation. Additionally, Libby is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course on Effective Communication & Human Relations. Libby is a devoted wife and parent to three children, including twin boys and a girl.  

Director

A Naples resident since 1979, Nina Gray has been dedicated to our community, professionally and through her volunteer work. She was employed for 25 years by Collier County nonprofits. In 1982, Nina was hired by Avow Hospice (then known as Hospice of Naples) to launch this fledgling organization and became its first CEO. In 1999, she began as a Neighborhood Health Clinic volunteer and subsequently became the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Advancement Officer. Additionally, she is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in individual and group therapy to help people navigating life transitions. Nina’s personal commitment to our community is unwavering. It is her knowledge and passion for our community that led her to create the Collier Resource Center. This nonprofit organization connects people, at no charge, with health and human service resources.

Director

 Mike, originally from Cleveland, OH attended Ohio State University before his service in the US Marine Corp Forces Reserve from 1967-1973 and moving to Collier County in 1974. As founder of Leadership Collier and Big Cypress Wilderness Institute his philanthropic dedication is evident in everything he does. Mike is currently the Regional Sales Manager for Seaholm Automatic Watches and a councilman on the Everglades City Council. Mike also served on the Leadership Collier Advisory Council and has a passion for developing individuals through actions not words. As a current resident of Everglades City Mike enjoys fishing on his rare down time. 

Director

Kevin is an Associate and Senior Environmental Engineer at Stantec, licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) and a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP). He is focused in bettering our environment through remediating contaminated lands and waters. He has a passion to connect our community with nature and tries to be outside as much as possible. A graduate of Leadership Collier, Kevin has connected with many members of Collier County's community leaders and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) Land and Water Trust and as Treasurer of the Southwest Florida Association of Environmental Professionals. Kevin helped expand Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity's presence in Southwest Florida by helping start a Chapter at Florida SouthWestern State College. Born and raised in New Jersey and a transplant to Florida from Maryland, Kevin has gained experience in a number of fields, including in agriculture and water resources. Kevin and his wife Andrea are kept busy by their three amazing daughters  with their variety of interests.

Director

Todd Lyon is the Vice President of Human Resources at NCH. Originally from Essex, VT, he holds an M.S. in Management from New England College, a B.F.A. in Music Theatre Performance from the Hartt School at the University of Hartford, and a Professional Certificate in Arts Administration from NYU. Before transitioning to healthcare, Todd performed professionally and later held leadership roles at Weill Cornell Medical College/New York Presbyterian Hospital. He joined NCH in 2014, moving into HR in 2018.

A Leadership Collier graduate (Class of ‘20, Vice Chair ’22 and Chair ‘23), Todd serves on multiple boards, including United Way of Collier and the Keys (Chair Elect), Baby Basics of Collier County (Board President), and advisory boards at Lorenzo Walker Technical College. He is also a member of the Collier County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). Todd lives in North Naples with his 11-year-old daughter, Allie.