Agri-Food Finance Fellows

Alex Brandon
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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Alex Brandon
Studying agriculture business with a minor in global food security and health has equipped me with skills to solve challenges relating to businesses in sustainable food systems and agricultural innovation. This fellowship will provide me with experience in utilizing Artificial Intelligence for financial applications.

Colby Crutchfield
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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Colby Crutchfield
This fellowship will provide the opportunity to broaden my connections and understanding of the industry. I am excited to work with industry partners and other fellows to reach their goals.

Diego Cuadra
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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Diego Cuadra
I am looking forward to this fellowship since it offers the opportunity to work alongside faculty and industry leaders while developing my financial analysis skills and exploring the cutting-edge technology of AI/ML-powered tools. I also want to make the most of this opportunity by engaging in professional development and connecting with new people in the agricultural industry.

McKenzie Marker
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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McKenzie Marker
I am excited about this fellowship and the opportunities it will give me to collaborate with industry leaders, faculty, and peers to work on impactful projects. I am also looking forward to gaining a practical understanding of parts of the industry that would not be available to me in a normal classroom setting.

Michele Mickelwait
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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Michele Mickelwait
As someone passionate about the agriculture industry and supporting farmers, I want to learn practical agribusiness and financial skills that I can use to help better serve the communities I hope to serve one day. I am excited for the opportunity to work with my peers and industry leaders through this fellowship.

Miru Yim
Agri-Food Finance Fellow

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miru yim
As an AAEC student approaching the final year of the accelerated MS program, I have been seeking an opportunity to fill essential knowledge gaps that this fellowship addresses directly. I’ve spent over three years working in sales and marketing for a start-up in the food sector, with my more recent academic experiences focused on global food systems and economics. A challenge across these sectors is financial decision-making and analysis. This fellowship, with its emphasis on financial modeling, AI-driven tools, and real-world application, is a rare chance to build these essential skills.

Kohl Junior Fellows

Kealyn Greenwell
I believe in my peers and our ability to innovate and address the pressing challenges of our time. This Fellowship offers a unique space for me to increase my knowledge and contribute meaningful work that aligns with my aspirations in life.

Kealyn Greenwell
Kohl Junior Fellow
Capstone project: Virginia Soybean Growers Competitiveness Study

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Billy Stoneman
This endeavor is near and dear to my heart having grown up on a farm in Henrico County in Virginia. I’d like to see farmers succeed and prosper. I will be able to give back through this Fellowship opportunity.

William "Billy" Stoneman IV
Kohl Junior Fellow
Capstone project: Virginia Soybean Growers Competitiveness Study

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Alumni Fellows

Allison Crittenden ’16
Allison Crittenden earned a bachelor’s degree in applied economics management from the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Photo courtesy of Allison Crittenden.

Allison Crittenden '16
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