Bonnie Murphy
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Results-oriented program manager with expertise in strategic partnership development, budget tracking, and compliance. Proven ability to lead impactful projects and mobilize networks to enhance program outcomes. Deeply committed to food systems transformation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Bonnie Lass Consulting
Santa Fe, NM
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align on project objectives and deliverables.
- Prepared detailed reports that summarized project findings and recommendations.
- Mobilized a statewide network to enhance outcomes in policymaking.
- Provided guidance on best practices for program implementation and management.
Local Food Procurement Project Manager
The Food Depot
Santa Fe, NM
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Led a statewide procurement program connecting farmers and food banks to expand local food access points.
- Designed program components, including contracting, invoicing, vendor management, and compliance processes.
- Communicated across a broad stakeholder network for accurate reporting and compliance.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with producers, distributors, institutions, and state agencies to assert program goals and objectives.
CSA & Assistant Market Manager
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
Santa Fe, NM
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Coordinated multi-producer partnerships for 200+ members in CSA.
- Developed communications and visual assets to enhance producer visibility.
- Implemented program evaluation for improved performance and customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed producer capacity alongside customer demand to guide program expansion.
- Conducted annual renewals and audits for the largest farmers' market in the state.
Program Coordinator
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Institute
Santa Fe, NM
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated multi-session education and training programs for farmers, ranchers, and small food businesses.
- Supported cohorts of farmers and partners by coordinating enrollment, schedules, and communications for education and training programs.
- Coordinated facilitators, speakers, schedules, and materials to ensure timely and high-quality program delivery.
- Maintained grant-compliant budgets, records, and reporting systems to support private, state, and federally supported programming.
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS - Environmental Studies B.A., Anthropology B.A.
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Program design and evaluation
- Strategic partnership development
- Network engagement and facilitation
- Contract and vendor coordination
- Budget tracking and compliance
- Equity-centered program approaches
Affiliations
Member, New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council (2025-Present)
Member, Food Systems Leadership Network (FSLN) — Farm to Food Assistance CoP and Value Chain Coordination CoP (2023–Present)
President, Northern New Mexico Young Farmers Coalition (2019-2021)
Cohort Participant, Learning Communities for Institutional Change and Excellence - Leadership Institute, UW - Madison (2014-2016)
Member, Food Systems Leadership Network (FSLN) — Farm to Food Assistance CoP and Value Chain Coordination CoP (2023–Present)
President, Northern New Mexico Young Farmers Coalition (2019-2021)
Cohort Participant, Learning Communities for Institutional Change and Excellence - Leadership Institute, UW - Madison (2014-2016)
Farm Leadership (2011–2021)
- Field & Crew Manager — Green Tractor Farm
- Field Manager / Cooperative Owner — Barebones Cooperative Farm
- Packshed Manager — Equinox Farm
- Field Crew — Tipi Produce
Managed crews, budgets, production schedules, and efficient workflows across diversified organic farms.
Timeline
Consultant
Bonnie Lass Consulting
12.2025 - Current
Local Food Procurement Project Manager
The Food Depot
10.2022 - 10.2025
CSA & Assistant Market Manager
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
03.2021 - 09.2022
Program Coordinator
Santa Fe Farmers' Market Institute
11.2017 - 02.2019
BACHELORS OF ARTS - Environmental Studies B.A., Anthropology B.A.
Loyola University Chicago