TEAM

Lev Natan / Founder & Executive Director

Since 2010, Lev has been catalyzing breakthroughs for changemakers, as a leadership coach, organizational consultant, men’s group facilitator, & sound healer. He founded AVF in 2018 as the breakthrough project in his MA in Organizational Leadership. He received his undergraduate degree from Boston University in Human Ecology. Lev is also certified as an Integrative Sound and Music Practitioner and Empowerment Life Coach. Lev was raised in the Jewish tradition; his ancestors come from Kiev & Odesa in the Ukraine; and he sustains his connection to the lineage of Kabbalah, Chasidut and Jewish mysticism. He also practices the indigenous ceremonial way of life; including sundance, vision quest, and sweat lodge. Lev is a proud husband and father, and lives with his family in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts.

“The vision of interconnected circles of support, like the roots of a forest, has been inspiring me for the last twenty years. Now it is becoming a reality, and I am more inspired than ever before to support our growing community of changemakers in our northeast bioregion who care deeply about our collective future.”

MIKELLE CARVER, CFO
Chief Financial Officer

Mikelle Carver has been working with AVF since 2019. She is our trusted financial strategist, empowering the organization’s growth through numbers. She is a passionate advocate for agriculture and sustainable resources. To learn more about her, visit her LinkedIn page.

Brett Burton is a strategist and systems designer dedicated to strengthening the connections between ecological resilience and local economies. As President and Co-Founder of Red Hen, he leads efforts to empower small farms through technology that supports community-based food systems. Brett’s work currently centers on food sovereignty, trust, and collaboration as essential foundations for a viable future. He has served on the boards of two nonprofit organizations — The Oglala Lakota Cultural and Economic Revitalization Initiative and Easter Seals Massachusetts — where he helped guide community development and fundraising initiatives. At the Alliance for a Viable Future, he brings a bridge-building approach, helping to link communities and regional initiatives to create a regenerative, interconnected future.

BRETT BURTON,
Digital Strategy & Media Lead

YONAH SADEH, Filmmaker & Visual Storyteller

Yonah Sadeh has been creating documentary films since 2010, guided by a commitment to honesty, visual depth, and the power of storytelling to reveal truth. Whether behind the camera or in the editing studio, his work centers on capturing real, unposed moments that reflect the heart of the people and causes he documents.

Specializing in documentary filmmaking, promotional videos, and event coverage, Yonah’s cinematic style weaves together striking imagery and authentic interviews. His short-form promotional work often takes the shape of mini-documentaries, elevating the passion and purpose behind each story.

Deeply dedicated to environmental justice and community transformation, Yonah has produced videos on public housing reform and contributed to the work of the Jewish Youth Climate Movement—highlighting the intersection of storytelling and social impact. His work aligns with AVF’s mission to uplift regenerative solutions and build a viable future for all. Learn more about his work at sadehstudios.com.