Regenerative Action Ambassador Program

Abby is an environmental science and agriculture student at the University of Vermont with an acute concern for the climate crisis and a passion for studying food systems. She has worked on several farms focusing on soil health, horticulture, food equity, and has fallen in love with farming's cyclic nature. As a Soil Centric ambassador, Abby aims to explore what it means to practice regenerative agriculture in her community and beyond.
Ben is an outdoor enthusiast with a degree in Environmental Studies from UC Santa Barbara. He has worked seasonally guiding whitewater rafting trips and is passionate about agroecology. Ben's goal is to launch a permaculture education center focused on empowering individuals who have faced adversity.
Chimwemwe implements permaculture and regenerative agriculture projects in Malawi and other South African countries. He is looking to expand his network internationally.
Gianna is a cultural anthropologist who is part of the Patagonia store's team in San Francisco. Volunteer work at Alemany Farms, the city's largest urban farming community, and a subsequent internship with Patagonia Provisions confirmed for her that wants to take part in the "radically hopeful interspecies future that regenerative agriculture promises.
Haley is a Science-Business and Entrepreneurship graduate from Notre Dame University working as a Technology Consultant. Her interest in biology and agriculture led her to regenerative agriculture. Haley loves gardening and wants to learn more about organic, regenerative farming by being a Regenerative Action Ambassador.
With 12 years of farming experience under her belt, Jennifer is joining Soil Centric's Ambassador program to deepen her understanding of regenerative agriculture. She's excited to meet experts in the field and collaborate with like-minded individuals to learn more about ecosystem restoration.
Liaquat is a regenerative farming agronomist working with macadamia and avocado farmers in Uganda. As an agriculture extension services provider, he teaches farmers the principles of regenerative farming. He is looking to expand his network internationally.
Megan is a Supply Chain professional with a degree from the University of Washington and a passion for Regenerative Agriculture. She's currently pursuing certification as a lab tech with Dr. Elaine's Soil Food Web School and is eager to share her self-professed obsession for Regenerative Agriculture with her community in Central Washington.
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Join Us in 2024
Our 2023 Regenerative Action Ambassador (RAA) program is now closed. You can sign up to be notified when our 2024 cohort applications open! Join and become part of a community of on-the-ground leaders who are shaping the future of our planet through regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration.
Watch Caroline Santinelli, our consulting director of engagement, host a fantastic webinar about our program.
Watch the RAA webinar here.
RA Ambassadors are:Â
- Ready to step up as action-oriented leaders for regenerative practices in their communitiesÂ
- Excited to share with their peers the programs and opportunities that Soil Centric highlights
- Eager to connect with an online-community of youth leaders taking regenerative climate action
- Dynamic creators, who enjoy the thrill that comes from creating action-oriented experiences
- Connectors who love to build relationships with people in both the real and digital world
As an Ambassador you will:
- Learn how to organize regenerative action volunteer days, hosting one volunteer event each semesterÂ
- Grow the Soil Centric community by signing up new users on the Soil Centric AppÂ
- Help Soil Centric uncover new opportunities and offerings to promote
- Participate in four Ambassador meetings throughout the year, expanding your network while speaking to industry experts
- Author occasional social media posts about regenerative agriculture or ecosystem restoration happening in your community
Ready to join a vibrant community of changemakers? Fill out our interest survey to get started on your path to regeneration!
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What will I gain from becoming a Regenerative Action Ambassador?Â
- Exposure to different angles of regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration through quarterly online networking opportunities with leading experts
- Access to a community of like-minded action-oriented youth from around the world, including:
- Quarterly ambassador meetings on zoom with Soil Centricâs Director of Engagement and your cohortÂ
- Access to a Whatâs App Group with current RAA membersÂ
- One free career coaching session with a Soil Centric Coach
- Pre-written bullet points (by a professional resume writer!) that you can copy and paste to your resume or LinkedIn
- The opportunity to shape the RAA Program as it growsâyour feedback and influence will be integral to turning this community into a formative professional development experience for youth leaders interested in regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restorationÂ
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Feeling energized? Us too! Fill out our interest survey to get started on your path to regeneration!
About Soil Centric
At Soil Centric we illuminate opportunities, resources, and pathways for widespread participation in the creation of a resilient and abundant future. No matter your background or skill set our mission is to get you launched on your path to regeneration.
We believe people want to engage on the climate front, but don't know how to translate this desire to help into meaningful action. At Soil Centric we look for the people and the organizations healing the earth via regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration, and connect you with them.