About Us
Behind Barterkin
Every movement has a beginning. Ours started with a belief that community is currency — and that Georgia is full of people with gifts worth sharing.
Where it started
Rooted in soil, grown by trust
Barterkin was born from a simple observation: the people who grow your food, fix your home, and care for your health are already in your county. But there was no easy way to find them — or to offer your own skills in return.
We set out to build something different. Not a marketplace that takes a cut, but a directory that honors the old tradition of barter: mutual aid, face-to-face trust, and the understanding that everyone has something of value to trade.
The faces of the movement
Meet the people building Barterkin
These are the humans behind the screen — neighbors who believe Georgia is stronger when we trade skills instead of just dollars.
Kerry Elise
Co-Creator
Kerry Elise is an herbalist and holistic nutrition educator whose work centers on simple, natural approaches to health and everyday living. Bartering is an extension of that philosophy; rooted in community, mutual support, and recognizing the value of what each person already has to offer. Barterkin is a way to bring those connections to a wider network across Georgia.
Naeem
Co-Creator
Naeem is a systems thinker and builder who believes technology should serve community first. He architects the platform, handles operations, and ensures Barterkin stays fast, secure, and aligned with its mission of connecting Georgians through trade.
Ashley
Co-Creator
Ashley brings the voice and vision of Barterkin to life. She shapes the member experience, leads outreach, and makes sure the platform feels welcoming to every Georgian who wants to trade skills and build local connections.
You are part of this story too.
Barterkin is not just a directory. It is a living network of Georgians choosing trust over transactions. Add your skills and become a thread in the fabric.
Join the directory