Here’s how I’m helping build the future of food, land, and finance—with clarity, capital, and care.
Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT
Vice President, Farmer Relations
- Lead national farmer engagement strategy.
- Developing new lease & lending models to align impact and income.
- Managing a $126M impact-driven portfolio across 20 states.
Viva Farms
Board Treasurer & Finance Committee Chair
Supporting governance, capital access, and financial strategy for one of the country’s most impactful incubators for underserved organic farmers.
North Summit Strategy
Fractional Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
- North Summit Strategy provides fractional CSO services that deliver strategic clarity—helping mission-driven leaders prioritize, align, and move forward.
- Clients include B Corps, nonprofits, and impact leaders.
Recent and ongoing work includes:
- Brand positioning and go-to-market frameworks for emerging capital initiatives
- Strategy sketching and business model refinement for startups
- White paper on behavioral change in organic agriculture, integrating insights from social psychology and systems design
Healing Soils Foundation
Former Board Chair
Led nonprofit to support soil regeneration, farmer well-being, and long-term stewardship through grassroots support and philanthropy.
Clearwater RC&D Council
Former Executive Director
Secured millions in grants for local food systems, watershed health, and agricultural infrastructure in rural Idaho.
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