Woody Woodroof
Founder and Executive Director

Woody grew up in Richmond VA attending the Collegiate Schools and then graduating in 1984 from Blue Ridge School in St. George VA. He graduated from Denison University in 1988 with a B.F.A. in studio art - photography. Many of the photographs on this web site and the blog were taken by Woody.

After several years employed as a freelance photographer he found himself in a part-time job working with adults with developmental disabilities. The experience led him to develop and ultimately implement a creative approach to the employment needs of adults with developmental disabilities.

Today the Red Wiggler Community Farm exists to cultivate meaningful jobs that are an integral part of our community and a source of pride for the people who hold those jobs. Additionally, the farm runs a youth program in the summer, contributes fresh produce to area food banks and sells produce to more than 70 families in our Community Supported Agriculture program.

In 1996 Woody received a Pyramid Award from Montgomery County MD's Department of Health and Human Services for his work supporting adults with developmental disabilities.

In 2001 he received the Myrtle Wreath Award from the Washington Area Chapter of Hadassah for achievement in the area of public service.

Red Wiggler itself has received a number of awards too.