Faculty & Staff

About our team

Our interdisciplinary teamworking group, comprised of mental health professionals, farm educators, OSU faculty members, and farmers, is focused on supporting farmers dealing with climate stress and grief. We provide support through shared understanding.

Maud Powell

Maud holds an M.A. in Environment and Community Studies from Antioch University Seattle and a B.A. in Comparative Religion from Swarthmore College. She co-owns Wolf Gulch Farm and coordinates the Siskiyou Sustainable Cooperative's Community Supported Agriculture Program. Maud is passionate about revitalizing rural communities through local economies and food production.

Photo: Maud Powell

Mary Halbleib

Mary is a Professor of Practice at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Science. Her program promotes evidence-based teaching for extension professionals and educators. She co-leads educational projects, supports learning with farmers, and teaches professional development programs. Mary also develops tools for instructional design, teaching plans, train-the-trainer programs, and gender parity.

Photo: Mary

Zoe Rossing

Zoe is a clinical social worker and nonprofit consultant with 25 years of experience working to improve the effectiveness of organizations tackling climate change and agricultural issues. She also has a private therapy practice in Ashland, OR focused on supporting individuals who are processing grief and recovering from trauma.

Photo: Zoe

Kanchan Ojha

Kanchan, a Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, researches the human dimensions of climate change issues. Passionate about environmental and community needs, she leads "Women in Policy" and serves on Benton County's Environmental Advisory Committee. Kanchan, a first-generation graduate, integrates diverse perspectives into her work and collaborates on climate resilience projects.

Photo: Kanchan Ojha

OSU Extension Service

Climate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers