Tierra Bartolotti Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, Fl, Us

As an Advisory Board Member, I will be collaborating with a team of dedicated individuals to strengthen the regional brand for Central Valley-grown food, enhancing both market demand and local access to sustainably produced fruits and vegetables. F3 Local's mission is to increase food access for over 1 million Californians, focusing on food-insecure students and families within the F3 five-county region.

As an independent contractor & consultant, I offer a variety of services that support agribusinesses & mission-driven organizations. I specialize in visual storytelling, impact reporting, product development, & creating cohesive brand identities. With a strong background in sustainable agriculture & food systems, I also address challenges related to food access and other critical issues.

Oahu

• Expanded Kualoa Ranch's Farmers Market to operate 7 days a week, boosting local produce accessibility and achieving $1.2 million in total revenue.• Maintained & expanded a network of 62 local partnerships and led interactive market events.• Expanded local memberships by 155%• Guided Kualoa’s Diversified Agriculture department through the Hawai’i USDA GroupGAP program, resulting in successful FDA Farm Food Safety Audit. • Designed and produced Kualoa Ranch’s 32 page Annual Impact Report, highlighting the company’s land stewardship, regenerative agriculture, Hawaiian education & cultural impact.• Produced weekly newsletters, managed brand development, financial records, and drove market enhancements.

2022 Kualoa Ranch Annual Impact Report• Successfully produced a comprehensive 28-page Annual Impact Report highlighting Kualoa Ranch's community contributions throughout 2022.Community Partnerships & Product Development• Collaborated with Forage Hawai'i to develop three new products from previously wasted animal by-products.• Expanded the Partner Farm program by adding seven new community partners, including Maui Nui Venison, Onda Pasta, Braddah Dave's Taro Burgers, Juice Wahine, Forage Hawai'i, Pu’u O Hoku Ranch, and the GoFarm Hawai'i AgXcel Program.Group GAP Food Safety Certification• Currently progressing through the Group GAP Food Safety program to achieve GAP certification for Kualoa Ranch's vegetable crops.• Provided essential food safety support and training to agricultural staff.Weekly Communications and POS System Management• Responsible for delivering consistent, high-quality newsletters each week, showcasing KualoaGrown's product offerings and agriculture programs.• Streamlined operations by integrating a new POS system, including product and vendor setup.

The FEʻE program was an intensive hands-on 12-week Summer internship designed to accelerate the capacity to lead organic fruit and vegetable operations through Climate-Smart Agriculture, cultural revitalization, & community building.Crop Planning with TEND Software• Digitally mapped Ka’a’awa, Pahalona, and Moli’i Ag sites during the summer.• Developed an annual crop plan using TEND software.• Produced instructional video tutorials for KualoaGrown staff on utilizing TEND.Kualoa Ranch Internship Manual Development• Produced the KualoaGrown internship manual to enhance opportunities for future collegiate internships.• Facilitated student engagement in our Diversified Ag programs.

O’Ahu

O'Ahu

-Tracked proposed bills relating to Hawai'i's food system during the 2022 Legislative Session -Participated in committee hearings by providing written and/or oral testimony -Created informative, concise communications & newsletter updates-Coordinated & facilitating outreach events

Kapolei, Hawaii, United States

-Identified Hawaii State and community-based emergency food innovations and lessons learned that have emerged from the COVID19 pandemic -Identified the key points of food system vulnerability, anticipating future natural disasters and economic shocks to Hawaii;-Identified priority strategies for developing a more resilient and equitable food system for Hawaii

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Provided communications & policy support to the Office of Hawai'i State Representative Amy Perruso

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

-Supported the work of STCH through the U.S Department of Energy's Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program-Supported communications work of Blue Planet Foundation's clean transportation programs including the Sustainable Transportation Coalition of Hawaii (STCH) and Drive Electric Hawaii

Maui County, Hawaii, United States

Maui County, Hawaii, United States

- Coordinated new pilot program to promote local agricultural production throughout Hawaii- Attended all program demos and lectures - Met with farmers and students to evaluate how program was working in the community

Maui, Hawaii

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Sustainable Community Food Systems, 3.74

Pacific Asia Center For Entrepreneurship, Summer Startup Launchpad Accelerator Graduate

Sustainable Science Management