Caroline myran
Food Systems . Technical Assistance . Local Food Supply Chains
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
May 2017
M.S. Sustainability Science: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Barnard College of Columbia University
May 2009
B.A. Environmental Policy
Experience
Director - Farm to Fork
ripe.io, Brookfield, MA
1/2018 to Present
- Works closely with the CEO, President, Head of Product Strategy and technical team to vet farm to fork customers, design tailored projects to fit their needs, and support the execution of product solutions by managing the engagement from start to finish.
- Works with farm to fork customers and ripe.io's technical team to synthesize product plans/timelines and customer needs into executable project plans.
- Proactively seeks out and researches blockchain use cases for the farm to fork vertical.
- Farm to Fork new business development.
- Interviews and hires new farm to fork members.
Project Manager
ripe.io, Peterborough, NH and Sharon, MA
6/2017 to Present
- Designed and managed three on-farm pilot projects testing concept and design of ag-tech sensor products and applications.
- Coordinated multi-stakeholder projects involving farmers, distributors, buyers and technology partners in the design of a test-bed ecosystem.
Food Systems Research Associate
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), Deerfield, MA
6/2017 to 12/2017
- Researched and compiled annotated bibliography on how local food messaging resonates in low income and Hispanic communities in Hampden County.
- Conducted surveys and analysis on farm stand market channel viability for diversified vegetable farmers.
- Supported collaborative work with four colleges to increase local food procurement and sourcing.
Graduate Assistant
School of Earth & Sustainability, UMass Amherst, Amherst, MA
9/2016 – 1/2017
- Edited and developed website content and collateral. Performed outreach around the launch of the new School of Earth and Sustainability.
Communications & Media Consultant
Minerva Strategies, Seattle, WA and Ware, MA
9/2013 – 1/2017
- Message development, media relations and advocacy for a diverse group of mission driven non-profits and foundations.
- Prepared press releases, performed media audits, built media lists, researched trends and secured top tier media placements for clients.
- Planned events for clients and designed event collateral.
Farmer's Market Manager/Field Crew Member
Hutchins Farm, Concord, MA
9/2014 – 11/2015
- Managed booth at Boston farmers’ market.
- Planted, weeded, harvested, and packed vegetables on certified organic farm.
Vegetable Greenhouse Grower
Russell’s Garden Center and Greenhouse, Wayland, MA
4/2015 – 6/2015
- Grew organic and conventional vegetables and flowering annuals by seed and transplant in largest greenhouse in Central Massachusetts.
- Prepared fertilizers, soil amendments, and identified pests.
- Applied for SNAP eligibility for summer farmer’s market.
Development & Communications Associate/Office Manager
Mercy Corps, Seattle, WA
8/2011-5/2014
- Executed six donor events per year, including 150-person annual donor gala.
- Produced weekly media report distributed agency-wide.
- Researched/produced media lists, wrote press releases, secured media placements.
- Donor stewardship, cultivation and solicitation for a Development Director’s million-dollar portfolio.
- Managed donor portfolio in Raiser’s Edge and wrote donor communications/appeals.
- Hired and supervised communications intern.
- Managed office budget and Development Director budget.
- Arranged international and domestic travel to conflict areas, including visas.
- Managed all office functions including reception, IT, communications, and office equipment.
- Admin support to Media Relations Team, Major Gifts Development Director, Planned Giving Director and Founder.
- Represented Mercy Corps at public events, conferences, and presentations.
Local Food Access, pre-Food Corps
Farm-to-Table and Montana State University Extension, Glendive, MT
7/2009 – 9/2010
- Initiated a new farm-to-school program in the elementary schools; established advisory committee
- Managed farmer's market and community garden.
- Managed high hoop tunnel production project growing specialty crops under USDA grant.
- Organized a district-wide “Harvest Lunch Week” where students ate a locally sourced school lunch daily
- Organized first annual Harvest Festival to celebrate local foods and farmers in the community.
- Assisted in small-scale food production for Western Trails Food.
