Monica comes to the Erb Institute after four years working at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of External and Intergovernmental Affairs. Her experience working with state and local officials across the country on agriculture and natural resource issues inspired her decision to pursue a career in agriculture sustainability. She is particularly interested in working to find innovative solutions to increase access to healthy and affordable food for communities across the country. She is thrilled to be returning to her home state to further her career.