Meet the board and staff at The Specialty Crop Collaborative.
The board and staff at The Specialty Crop Collaborative believe in advocating for and empowering people of all abilities. We assume competence and ability in all people. We regard as true that nature is therapeutic and healing for all. We support sustainability and treading lightly on the earth we steward well. We welcome new ideas, input and participation from those interested in learning about and sharing our beliefs.
President
Katie Zuraff :: Co-owner of The Specialty Crop LLC, and co-founder of The Specialty Crop Collaborative. Born and raised in Minnesota, Katie has love and compassion for all living things. Before co-founding The Specialty Crop Collaborative, Katie worked using her Augustana University (then College) degrees of special education and elementary education, as a teacher in the cities and southwest MN schools. Her commitment to education and advocacy for people of all abilities contributed to her to dreaming of deeper, more meaningful life-long education for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Taking a break from education, she dove into the great adventure of being a stay at home mom (with many small jobs throughout). After raising 4 wild ones, Katie is excited to combine her passions for the outdoors, regenerative farming, sustainable homestead practices, and the unwavering belief that all people of all abilities belong in all places at all times.
Vice President
Ian Caselli :: Board member since 2024
Treasurer
Chris Zuraff :: Co-owner of The Specialty Crop LLC, and co-founder of The Specialty Crop Collaborative