I want to make a difference in the sustainability of our food system.

I manage four programs that help farmers and food businesses access markets, training, and practical support. That means working directly with business owners, organizing resources and events, coordinating with partners, and keeping track of what the programs are accomplishing. Through these programs, I see firsthand the challenges and successes of emerging farmers and food businesses, and help connect them with the resources they need to get off the ground and grow.

I worked in the fields and greenhouse, planting, caring for, and harvesting crops. I also kept production records and helped prepare harvests for the farm’s culinary and research programs. It gave me a much closer view of the daily work behind growing food, including the long days in the field.

I spent the first part of my internship working with the ranching, gardening, food systems, and events teams, seeing how different parts of a working ranch and ecosystem fit together. Later, I focused on research and the relationships between producers and institutional buyers, working on several projects that supported regenerative agriculture and helped build those connections.

My honors thesis examines the scientific, economic, and policy case for transitioning American agriculture toward regenerative practices, from the Farm Bill to state-level finance and implementation.

I founded a first-year climate program, produced food-system events, advised students, and worked on programs that made complex subjects more approachable and collaborative.