Soledad’s research focus, tenacity, and captivating motivation move the field of plant pathology to a newer and sustainable direction.

Dr. Kelly Wilson works towards facilitating and developing information, as well as creating tools for female smallholder farmers.

Passionate for the welfare of dairy cows, Marcela is excelling in research, as well as staying motivated through the grad school experience.

Disciplined and committed through academia, Juliana is fulfilling her goals of becoming a plant doctor and communicating science.

Focused and hard-working, Asmita Khanal, moved from Nepal to the USA with the goal of helping developing countries achieve ag sustainability

With one of the largest and most productive vegetable extension programs and empowering others through mentorship, Lina shares her impact.

Laura-Anne explores the interactions between food & racial justice to create a more sustainable, and inclusive place for immigrant farmers.

Eka Sari seeks to improve grower’s income by generating new crop varieties that produce higher yields with less inputs.

Dr. Lindsey du Toit is ready to move forward the American Phytopathological Society as their new president.

Devoted and self-confident, Johannah seeks to listen to the community and provide practical solutions to preserve farmlands.

Driven by her family and agriculture upbringing, Patrice is breaking barriers in the sector not only by being an economist, but as mom.

As a thriving scientist and mother, Krystel is an amazing example of self-empowerment and perseverance against all the odds.

Moved by her passion and her country’s interest in conservation, Terry is contributing to the discovery of different fungi species.

Kait is a resilient and devoted community leader whose life mission is to make agriculture a more inclusive and diverse space.

Hard-worker, persistent, and courageous, Carolina works on improving the dairy industry through biology research and outreach.

Leader and trailblazer, with a career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Helene Dillard paves the way for young agricultural scientists.

Researcher, mother and wife, Ilse, is committed to helping the Hispanic/Latinx farmers and making agriculture easier and accessible.

Bug lover, science policy advocate, and hiking enthusiast are some of the things that make Kara an incredible scientist and community...

Devoted to public service, Dr. Seman-Varner helps growers build healthy soils for sustainable agroecosystems.

Passion, resilience and commitment distinguish Sofía, as she strives to impact agriculture through research, outreach and mentorship.