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Our Current LeadNY Class 21 Fellows

The people of LeadNY Class 21 come from diverse backgrounds and regions, but all have a common commitment to the future of the food and agricultural system. Upon graduation, they will join the ranks of over 500 alumni who are currently making a difference locally, regionally, and nationally. This network of graduates provides leadership to a wide range of organizations and industries.

Class 21 Fellows

Becker, Shelwyn | CNY Feeds

Calixte, Charline | Harlem Children’s Zone

Cook, Emily | NYSDAM

Getty, Jessica | Farm Credit East

Hayes, Brian | My-T-Acres

Kiehle, John | Yara North America

Lawrence, Joe | Cornell - ProDairy   

Murray, Aissa | Brookside Nursery

Redmond, Patrick | Hermann J Wiemer Vineyard

Russell, Max | Russell Farms, Inc.

Sheehan-Yassin, Dahlia | NYCAMH

Sun, Olivia | Agency 29

Toussaint, Molly | Udderways

Tully, Ashley | Hudson Harvest

Vila, Jessica | Nutrien Ag Solutions

Vollmer, Joel | Barbland Dairy, LLC

Weikert, Owen | Cayuga Milk Ingredients

Wood, Sam | Macari Vineyards