Alumni Stories

Charbel Assemaani: An Entrepreneur Mastering the Art and Science of Producing Artisanal Yogurt

Graduate Charbel Assemaani (Class of 2015, Lebanon) loved his EARTH class on Food Processing. Today he is co-founder of Semani Yogurt, a company making high-quality, small batch yogurt on the island of Antigua. Learn about the ways Semani has made a splash in a competitive market and how they plan to continue growing…

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A Graduate’s Mission to Inspire Youth to Work the Land

When Nokubonga Cherryl Ndima (Class of 2012) was growing up in Durban, South Africa, she dreamed of being a surgeon. But while working with her family in their vegetable garden of carrots, cabbages, and spinach, she began to make a connection: she saw how people often went to the doctor and had health problems because they did not live healthy lifestyles or have access to nutritious food…

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Addressing Environmental and Food Security Challenges in the Bahamas Through an Egg Production Business

Graduate Carlton Tylor II (Class of 2023) understands the environmental and food security challenges faced by his community, and he is beginning to address them. Through a new egg production business on his home island of the Bahamas, he is beginning to do his part to help restore the coastline and provide locally produced food. His goal, in five years, is to have a fully operating business that is not dependent on resources coming from outside the island…

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A Life Between Climates: Riley Thomson’s Story

Riley Thomson (Class of 2009) was born in Canada, but it was growing up and studying in the tropics of Costa Rica where he discovered his calling: to protect nature through agriculture. Today, he leads a global coffee sustainability initiative and works to bridge the needs of the North with the potential of Central America. His story shows why studying in the tropics can forever transform you…

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Research: A Powerful Tool to Transform Food Systems

Armand Yambisa dreamed of returning to his country to transform life in rural areas. And he’s making it happen. He leads a research team from Zambia developing real solutions for small-scale farmers, combining agricultural innovation, scientific research, and a deep commitment to his community. His story shows how research can sow hope where it’s needed most…

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Fazeena Persaud: Dedicated to Improving Livestock Farming in Saint Kitts & Nevis

Since graduating from EARTH, Fazeena Persaud (Class of 2023) has been focusing her efforts on improving conditions for livestock farmers in her home country of Saint Kitts & Nevis. Her interest in the field was solidified during her third-year professional Internship, when she served with the government’s livestock division…

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Pollinating the Future: The Sustainable Vision of a Guatemalan Beekeeper

Luis Eduardo Girón (Class of 2005, Guatemala) grew up watching his grandfather and father work with bees, and years later, he transformed that legacy into a project that protects biodiversity, produces unique honeys, and offers immersive tourism experiences. Discover the story behind Colmena Don Antonio and how beekeeping can also be a transformative experience…

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