PR firm announces all-woman to board to propel women in ag
AgTechPR, a global communications firm specialising in agriculture technology, has announced its inaugural Advisory Board composed of leaders driving transformative change in agriculture. Advisors will provide AgTech PR with industry insights and strategic guidance to help advance the organization's purpose.
“When I founded AgTech PR, I set out three objectives: to champion technology that adds tangible value to our food system; to collaborate with smart, passionate people; and to help lift up women in agriculture,” said Jennifer Goldston, AgTech PR founder and CEO. “As the agtech landscape advances, the know-how and experience of these advisors will help us continue to build and protect our clients’ brand reputation.”
The four women joining the board are:
- Julie Borlaug, Borlaug Foundation & Borlaug Consulting: A revered figure in agriculture, Julie Borlaug has tirelessly advocated for smallholder farmers and accessible technology for over two decades. Her multifaceted efforts across public and private sectors have propelled innovation in sustainable agriculture and fostered collaborations between diverse entities. As a distinguished public speaker on both domestic and international platforms, Julie's unwavering commitment to navigating change amid a rapidly evolving global landscape remains unparalleled.
- Bonnie Brayton, Fulcrum Global Capital: A scientist and investor, Bonnie Brayton brings more than 15 years of experience in plant sciences and biotech to Fulcrum Global Capital, an early-stage ag tech venture capital fund. Her tenure at Corteva Agriscience involved developing novel technologies in doubled haploid breeding technologies for corn and sunflower, as well as scouting crop protection technologies and biological products for Corteva’s R&D.
- Erin Fitzgerald, Erin Fitzgerald Consulting: A global influencer, Erin Fitzgerald positioned the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance to serve as the secretariat for the Decade of Ag, a first-of-its-kind, sector-wide movement to fight climate change and build a new future for food agriculture by 2030. Erin has delivered game-changing presentations at the United Nations Food System Summit, Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) and World Economic Forum, presenting agriculture as a solution to climate change.
- Sherry Frey, NielsonIQ: Renowned for her insights into consumer wellness trends, Sherry Frey serves as Vice President of Wellness at NielsonIQ, providing invaluable guidance to major food companies. Her extensive background in marketing and communications offers a unique consumer-centric perspective, bridging the gap between farm and fork while elucidating the "food as medicine" paradigm.
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