Bonnie Murphy
Santa Fe
Summary
Food systems and program implementation professional with 10+ years of experience across agriculture, regional food systems, and publicly funded food initiatives. Brings hands-on agricultural operations experience together with expertise in fulfilling complex, multi-stakeholder programs involving producers, nonprofits, institutions, and public agencies. Skilled in procurement operations, grant compliance, partner coordination, and building practical systems that strengthen local food supply chains and expand equitable food access.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Food Systems Consultant
BONNIE LASS CONSULTING
Santa Fe, NM
01.2026 - Current
- Provide implementation and strategic support to nonprofit, public-sector, and food system partners advancing local and regional food initiatives.
- Advise on program design, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and implementation approaches for publicly funded programs.
- Support development of procurement systems, reporting structures, and program processes that strengthen long-term program effectiveness.
- Apply expertise in food procurement, producer engagement, and grant implementation to help organizations operationalize food systems goals.
- Recent engagements include support for local food procurement program planning and future implementation readiness.
Local Food Project Specialist (Contract)
THE FOOD DEPOT
Santa Fe, NM
10.2022 - 09.2025
- Led implementation of a statewide local food procurement initiative connecting New Mexico producers, food banks, distributors, and institutional partners.
- Managed day-to-day program operations including procurement coordination, vendor onboarding, purchasing workflows, and stakeholder engagement.
- Designed and administered RFP and contracting processes contributing to $2.5M in forward agreements within a $4.6M program portfolio.
- Managed reporting systems, documentation, and compliance activities supporting state and federal funding requirements.
- Coordinated across internal departments and external partners to align procurement decisions, funding timelines, and food distribution logistics.
- Built relationships with producers and partner organizations to strengthen local purchasing systems and expand statewide participation.
- Contributed to operational processes and evaluation practices supporting scalable and equitable food acquisition.
CSA Manager / Assistant Market Manager
SANTA FE FARMERS' MARKET
Santa Fe, NM
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Managed operations and logistics for a multi-producer CSA serving more than 200 members.
- Coordinated producer participation, agreements, procurement activities, and payment administration.
- Oversaw customer communications, onboarding, and retention.
Program Coordinator
SANTA FE FARMERS' MARKET INSTITUTE
Santa Fe, NM
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Coordinated producer education programs, farm tours, and stakeholder trainings.
- Managed participant engagement, event logistics, communications, and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2010
Skills
- Program Management
- Local Food Procurement
- State & Federal Grant Compliance
- Supply Chain & Distribution Coordination
- Procurement Operations
- Contract Administration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team Leadership & Staff Support
- Budget Oversight
- Vendor & Producer Relations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Data Tracking & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Coalition Building
- Food Systems Strategy
- Public Sector Partnerships
Certification
Organic Crop Inspection — International Organic Inspectors Association (2022)
Timeline
Founder and Food Systems Consultant
BONNIE LASS CONSULTING
01.2026 - Current
Local Food Project Specialist (Contract)
THE FOOD DEPOT
10.2022 - 09.2025
CSA Manager / Assistant Market Manager
SANTA FE FARMERS' MARKET
03.2021 - 09.2022
Program Coordinator
SANTA FE FARMERS' MARKET INSTITUTE
11.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
Loyola University of Chicago
ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Green Tractor Farm • Barebones Cooperative Farm • Equinox Farm • Snug Haven • Tipi Produce
Managed diversified farm operations including production planning, post-harvest handling, crew leadership, cooperative governance, inventory coordination, CSA operations, and regional food distribution logistics.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Food Systems Leadership Network (Farm to Food Assistance CoP; Value Chain Coordination CoP) • New Mexico Food and Agriculture Policy Council • Rocky Mountain Farmers Union • Northern New Mexico Young Farmers Coalition (2018-2021)