The people growing this vision from the ground up.
Taneka Tucker
Founder/Co-Chief Operations Officer
& Grants Oversight
Taneka loved playing in the yard, making mud dishes, and helping her grandmother plant and harvest her garden as a child. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, full-spectrum doula, and caretaker, Taneka has devoted her life to helping others heal through compassionate care, wellness, and service. A proud mother of four daughters and grandmother of four, she carries the spirit of nurturing into every corner of her work and community. Taneka enjoys gardening, hiking, and creating spaces where people can learn, grow, and thrive together. Through Sewing Seeds With Healing Harvest, her mission is to help communities return to the basics by teaching the importance of growing your own food, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another through community harvest efforts. Her vision is simple but powerful: plant seeds, cultivate healing, and harvest hope for generations to come.
Anesia Jackson
Founder/Co-Chief Operations Officer
& Grants Oversight
Anesia’s love for plants began in childhood while playing outdoors, play cooking with flowers and plants, and exploring the healing power of nature. Descending from generations of gardeners and farmers, she has spent more than 20 years growing, harvesting, teaching, and incorporating plant medicine into everyday life and wellness practices.
Anesia is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Esthetician, full-spectrum Doula, and Reiki Master who integrates ancestral wisdom, herbs, and holistic care into her work and community service. Above all, she is a devoted mother of four who is passionate about helping others reconnect with the land, their lineage, and collective healing.
Her favorite SSHH quote: “We are here to sew our communities together by sowing the seeds we need for a healing harvest!”
Devonshea Williams
Executive Director
& Program Director
Devonshea is a passionate advocate for holistic wellness and community healing through natural skincare and education. As part of Sewing Seeds Healing Harvest Nonprofit, she creates handcrafted soaps made with homegrown herbs to promote healthy skincare for all skin types.
Her goal is to educate her community on the benefits of natural healing, self-care, and healthy living. Alongside her nonprofit work, Devonshea is an experienced General Manager in the food and hospitality industry, where she leads, motivates, and trains teams to succeed. She also has experience as a Lead Toddler and Infant Teacher, helping nurture children’s cognitive and motor skill development. A lover of nature and the outdoors, she enjoys gardening, trail walking, and spending time near the water. Her mission is to inspire growth, wellness, and positive change throughout her community.
Keara Stiles
Development Manager
Keara is a 32-year-old sous chef from Austin with a culinary degree and extensive experience creating flavorful, health-conscious meals. Specializing in vegan and vegetarian cuisine, she is passionate about bringing food “from the garden to the grill,” transforming fresh ingredients into nourishing dishes that bring people together. Her culinary approach is rooted in the belief that healthy food should always be rich in flavor, comforting, and satisfying.
Through this nonprofit organization, Keara hopes to educate and inspire individuals and families to embrace healthier cooking habits without sacrificing taste. Her mission is to teach practical cooking skills, encourage wellness through food, and help build stronger communities by making nutritious meals approachable, enjoyable, and accessible to everyone.
Keayanna Anderson
Media & Marketing Coordinator
Keayanna was born and raised in Austin, Texas, and has always said that her superpower is connecting with and supporting people. From childhood, she carried a deep empathy and an urge to help others in any capacity. She also had a love for documenting and storytelling. Pre-teen Keayanna wrote short stories, took a million pictures, and later started a food blog on Instagram. That passion grew into a career supporting local businesses and brands through digital marketing. Her interest in nature and home gardening as a young adult made joining SSHH a natural fit.
Within this organization, Keayanna’s mission is to tell the story of this work and build community around shared values. She wants people to feel seen, heard, and supported. She believes this journey will resonate with anyone who wants to learn, grow, and live in a way that honors themselves and the Earth.
Makia Tucker
Secretary
Makia is passionate about serving others, building strong communities, and supporting work that creates healing and hope for families. In her role, Makia helps maintain records, organize important documents, and support communication within the organization. Alongside her administrative work, Makia is deeply passionate about health and fitness and believes wellness in all forms—physical, emotional, and community-centered—plays an important role in healing and growth. She is honored to be part of a family-led mission rooted in compassion, restoration, and creating lasting impact.
Tanriay Tucker
Mentor
Tanriay serves as a mentor within Sewing Seeds Healing Harvest, where she is dedicated to guiding others toward healing, growth, and personal transformation. She believes that natural medicine and mindful nutrition play an important role in strengthening both mental clarity and physical health. Through her work, she encourages the use of herbs and holistic practices as supportive tools for restoring balance in the body and mind.
Tanriay emphasizes healthy eating as a foundation for long-term wellness and improved overall quality of life. She also supports the idea that healing is a guided journey, where education, consistency, and care can lead to meaningful change. Above all, she inspires others to understand that no matter their circumstances, they can always choose to rebuild, grow, and create a healthier future.