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Dr. Courtney Olcott
Courtney is an assistant professor of practice at Oregon State University, developing substance abuse prevention and mental health programs. She guides community partners and coordinates with grant agencies for quality and sustainability. With a Ph.D. in Health Behavior, an MPH, and an M.S.Ed in Mental Health Counseling, she ensures culturally responsive, effective interventions.
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.
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
Dede Setiono
Dede, a Ph.D. candidate at Oregon State University’s School of Public Policy, researches Collaborative Governance, International Development, and Environmental Policy. He is a Project Assistant at OSU Extension Service and previously worked at the Central Government of Indonesia. Dede is a Fulbright Scholar and a Fellow at Sasakawa Young Leader and Voice for Science- America Geophysical Union
Kanchan Ojha
Kanchan, a Ph.D. student at Oregon State University, researches the human dimensions of wildfire 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.
Ashley Rood
Ashley has worked at the intersection of food, farming, and conservation issues across the West for twenty years. Her nonprofit work focuses on cross-sector collaborations to build a resilient agricultural system. Supporting producers through the mental and emotional impacts of climate change has been one of her most generative projects.
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.