Val Carter, Co-Founder

Director of Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

As Co-founder of Fresh Corner, Val manages our Catering and Fresh Market services as well as our Marketing & Communications. When not making the world a healthier place, Val moonlights as a professional photographer and visual storyteller. Her fascination with small, beautiful moments earned her a spot in the 2018 Documenting Detroit Fellowship. Aside from Fresh Corner and photography, Val obsesses over the color purple and Dr. Who. Val earned her Bachelor or Arts in Sociology at the University of Michigan.

Nick Waller, co-owner

Director of Marketing & Sales, Co-Owner & CEO

Nick’s work ethic, insights, and charm have helped the company flourish while earning him a spot as our third Partner. His passions for a better world have also inspired him to co-found Kollegetown, an event marketing and mentorship organization that focuses on developing young black adults into forward thinking, progressive, and professional individuals. Nick earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public Affairs from Wayne State University.

Edwin Miller, Fresh Markets Manager

Edwin manages our Fresh Markets Program. He officially joined our team in late 2016, but has been affiliated since 2012, as one of the first student participants of the Detroit Food Academy (then called the Detroit Youth Food Brigade). Check him out here in this throwback fundraising video!