Introducing the 2024-2025 Advisory Board

MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences) is pleased to announce the appointment of several distinguished professionals to its Advisory Board. These new members bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization, strengthening its commitment to advancing diversity and leadership within the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.

Courtney White, Advisory Board Chair, expressed enthusiasm about the new appointments. "I am thrilled to continue steering the Advisory Board as part of the MANRRS Executive Committee. Our mission to empower underrepresented voices and identities academically and professionally is more crucial than ever, as we continuously prepare both current leaders, and the next generation, for global success. Through strategic partnerships with academia, government, and industry, and a steadfast focus on networking, career placement, and professional growth, we are poised to amplify our impact and support. Together we will forge innovative opportunities and pave the way for success of every member and stakeholder in the MANRRS Society.”

*New members of the MANRRS Advisory Board. +Members appointed in 2023-2024.

• Dr. Antoine Alston, Associate Dean of Academic Programs-College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences - North Carolina A&T State University

• Dr. Derris Burnett, Past National President/Associate Professor, Mississippi State University

• *Steve Evans, Vice-President Community Development - Smithfield Foods
  
  
• *Kevin Flagg, Senior Manager Finance, Treasury & Credit - Valent Group of Companies
  
  
• Karis Gutter, VP Government Affairs and Industry, Americas - Corteva Agriscience
  
  
• Olivia Holliman, Past National Undergraduate Student President - Tuskegee University
  
  
• *Morgan Kinross-Wright, VP Community Relations & Exec. Director - Land O'Lakes Foundation
  
  
• + Dr. Pamala Morris, Assistant Dean & Associate Professor - Purdue University
  
  
• + Evelyn Ortiz, Chief Talent, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Zoetis
  
  
• Robert Stewart, President, Growth Ventures and Emerging Markets - Cargill Protein North America
  
  
• Cynthia Stokley, Business Transformation Coach - Bayer
  
  
• Emmanuel Wallace, Past National Graduate Student President, BASF Agricultural Solutions
  
  
• Ebony Webber, Chief Executive Officer - MANRRS
  
  
• Courtney White, Chair, Head of Human Resources, Agricultural Solutions NA, & Global DEI, BASF Agricultural Solutions

The Advisory Board plays a critical role in guiding MANRRS’ strategic direction, enhancing programmatic efforts, and supporting initiatives aimed at fostering the next generation of leaders in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and related sciences.

The Advisory Board members will collaborate with MANRRS leadership to provide strategic guidance, support fundraising efforts, and champion the organization’s initiatives.