MATAN DUBNIKOV
Closter,USA
Summary
Inspiring the human ecologies and resilient food systems of tomorrow, with over 5 years of experience in regenerative design, sustainable agriculture, and cultural storytelling. Proven ability to integrate place-based knowledge across diverse regions, including the United States, Southern Europe, Central America, and Japan.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner + Chief Designer
Gaia Living Designs, LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Designs resilient ecological landscapes influenced by permaculture, agroforestry, and regenerative design
- Installs food forests, native plants, wildflower meadows, and medicinal gardens in the New York City metropolitan area
- Provides practical solutions for landowners, companies, farmers, and designers looking to transition into regeneration
- Consults food forest and restoration projects in New Jersey, Maryland, and Costa Rica
Gold Star Tour Guide
Multiple Contracts
03.2025 - Current
- Leads bespoke tours through the histories, gastronomies and landscapes of New York City in three languages
- Esteemed guide for the nation's largest bike tour company and grass-roots projects
- Collaborates with small businesses throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn to drive sustainable local tourism
- Accredited Gold Star by the NYC DCWP
Farm Steward
Savage Mountain Farm
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Oversaw 180 acres of high-density vegetable beds, pastures, and shiitake-producing forest
- Coordinated 120-member CSA and sales, including regional markets, business deliveries, and on-farm pick-up
- Supervised farm crew, providing guidance on best agricultural practices, food safety, and harvest scheduling
- Operated and maintained tractors, skid-steers, PTO equipment and other heavy machinery
- Holistically managed pastured livestock and poultry through a rotational grazing system
Storyteller and Program Developer
Food Fleet
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Interviewed and crafted stories of more than 50 sustainable producers and independent food vendors
- Developed two multiple stakeholder programs championing sustainable food systems and guaranteed purchase agreements for small-scale producers.
- Designed gastronomy workshops with innovative chefs and Fortune-500 culinary teams in New York and Boston
Farm Hand
Multiple Farms
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Facilitated holistic grazing, viticulture, permaculture, market gardening, and agroforestry operations.
- Strategized organic and regenerative practices for sustainable production.
Researcher
Rutgers University
03.2020 - 10.2021
- Co-authored the Climate Action Plan adopted by Rutgers University.
- Published analysis of land-based carbon reduction pledges of multinational corporations.
Radio and Research Intern
Heritage Radio Network
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Interviewed pioneering entrepreneurs, farmers, chefs, and academics.
- Produced episodes on technological innovation, regenerative agriculture, food waste, migration, and global trade.
Education
Permaculture Design Certificate -
AVER + Porvenir Design
Valle Escondido, Monteverde, CR10-2024
Advanced Agroforestry Certificate -
Permaculture Living Lands Trust
12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Global Food Systems
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.2023
Skills
- Cross-Disciplinary Project Management
- Consultation and Strategizing
- Public Speaking and Communication
- Multilingual proficiency in English, Spanish, and Hebrew
- Agricultural Operations
- Land-Based Design
- Food System Dynamics
- Advanced Writing Skills
Timeline
Farm Steward
Savage Mountain Farm
08.2025 - 12.2025
Gold Star Tour Guide
Multiple Contracts
03.2025 - Current
Storyteller and Program Developer
Food Fleet
12.2024 - 07.2025
Owner + Chief Designer
Gaia Living Designs, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Farm Hand
Multiple Farms
07.2021 - 06.2024
Researcher
Rutgers University
03.2020 - 10.2021
Radio and Research Intern
Heritage Radio Network
06.2019 - 03.2021
Permaculture Design Certificate -
AVER + Porvenir Design
Advanced Agroforestry Certificate -
Permaculture Living Lands Trust
Bachelor of Science - Sustainable Global Food Systems
Rutgers University