I have an MSc in Food Policy with a focus on agriculture development. My graduate thesis analyzed the CGIAR, its organizational structure and its position to embrace the calls for a new Green Revolution. This conference would be an ideal opportunity to get on the ground policy exposure and build partnerships as I further my career. My professional career includes qualitative and quantitative research analysis at an economic consulting firm where I carved out a specialized niche plotting GIS spatial data. I also have three years field experience through community development projects as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Armenia, addressing public health issues, and as a program coordinator for the Korean American community in Chicago. These experiences have prepared me to connect farmers with the tools and resources they need to be successful. This conference would allow me to understand the needs of various stakeholders as I continue to shape my role in this arena.