Testimonials

"Andrea is an exceptional leader in the farm to school movement, bringing a rare combination of on-the-ground implementation experience and high-level systems change expertise. She is deeply strategic, collaborative, and values-driven, and she brings both rigor and humanity to her work. I recommend Andrea without reservation to any organization seeking a consultant who can bridge practice, policy, and systems-level change to deliver lasting impact."

"Andrea has been a fast friend and trusted partner through years of collaboration. She listens first, learns with intention, and applies that understanding in ways that have undoubtedly strengthened Indigenous food systems. Her dedication to building enduring relationships in Native communities is rare—and needed. Whether it’s securing resources, finding partnerships, training young minds, or hosting an event, I want Andrea on my team."

"Andrea is a gem! She starts and finishes any project with passion. Working with Andrea, I admired how she is able to dive into any project, create relationships, make meaningful connections, be creative, relate to the context, problem solve, manage time, and keep everyone organized. She's the one you want on your team!"

"I had the pleasure of working closely with Andrea as she led the establishment of one of the nation’s first successful large-district procurement models centered on small, local farms at Minneapolis Public Schools. She designed and implemented an annual Request for Proposals process that made relationship and value based local sourcing operational and sustainable, and her initial work continues to shape procurement practices today."

“USDA is hard to navigate, even harder for Tribes. Andrea is one of a handful of people at USDA that took the time to truly understand her Tribal clients, to learn the unique laws that apply to them, and their cultural and spiritual preferences. Andrea is so smart, so hardworking, and able to navigate the most challenging complexities.” 

"Andrea’s decades of farm to school experience give her the expertise to collaborate with anyone from school districts, non-profits, community groups, early childhood educators to state and federal agencies. Her invaluable support has helped launch Montana’s farm to school programs to levels that couldn’t have been reached without her. "