
Administrative Team
Zoe Garderet (she/her)
Commonwealth Corps Wellness Coordinator
Zoe joined Gould Farm as one of our first Commonwealth Corps Wellness Coordinators for 2024-25, bringing with her a passion for mental health care and community-based agriculture. A 2024 graduate of Tufts University with a Bachelors in psychology, Zoe focused on trauma and personality disorders during her studies, driven by a desire to bring empathy and understanding to the mental health field.
Her previous role as a Community Residence Counselor at McLean Hospital’s Gunderson Residence gave her valuable experience in supporting individuals with serious mental health challenges. While working closely with patients, she managed emotional crises, facilitated daily routines, and helped maintain the living environment. This experience was formative but also led her to seek more holistic, community-oriented approaches to healing.
In her work on Somerville’s urban farm, Zoe explored the therapeutic impact of nature and shared labor, coordinating a large harvest festival to bring the community together. This opportunity allowed her to blend her interests in mental health and conservation, reinforcing her belief that communal activities like farming can play a vital role in healing.
At Gould Farm, Zoe is eager to incorporate mindfulness and meditation practices into our existing REACH wellness program and to work directly with the community in a setting that merges her varied interests.
She views her time here as a chance to develop new skills and gain clarity about her career path, with an eye toward integrating mental health care and nature-based therapies in future roles.