Community Advisors

The Central Midwest COLEARN team is guided by a committed group of community advisors which include tribal members, support organizations, women landowners, and agency representatives. Advisors provide feedback on COLEARN’s engagement in the region and help guide our team’s development by leading many of the initial Community Action Projects.

• Cait Caughey, Center for Rural Affairs – Senior Beginning Farmer and Market Associate
• Jean Eells, E Resources Group – Founder
• Matt Helmers, Iowa Nutrient Research Center – Director
• Angelina Magerl, Center for Rural Affairs – Native Communities Associate
• Jennifer Studebaker, Women, Food and Agriculture Network – Director
• Dennis Todey, USDA Midwest Climate Hub – Director