SiX National Conference 2024

J.D. Scholten was born in Iowa and raised in Sioux City. He attended Morningside College, where he played baseball for his father who was the Head Coach. J.D. transferred for his Senior year to the University of Nebraska where he led the Cornhuskers in earned run average on the College... Read More →

Liz Rupel is the Deputy Director for the Illinois Stewardship Alliance. She began her journey with the Alliance as a Farmers Market intern in 2016 and has since developed her community organizing skills, deep commitment to the mission, and drive for change. Liz believes that making... Read More →

Representative Kristi Pursell was born in Rochester, Minnesota, and graduated from Saint Olaf College with a bachelor's degree in English and environmental studies. She also received a graduate certificate in environmental education from the University of Minnesota Duluth.Rep. Pursell... Read More →

Rep. Juanita O. Brent is a third term State Representative in Ohio. Serving as ranking member of House Agriculture committee, Rep. Brent has introduced policy that focus on soil health, hair discrimination, black maternal health and equity in policy decisions.

Kendra serves as the Director of Agriculture and Food Systems at SiX. Kendra oversees SiX’s rural, sustainable agriculture and food systems work. She works with national staff at SiX as well as in-state and national partners to promote progressive agriculture policies and legislation... Read More →

Hillman T. Frazier is a progressive legislator who has served in both the House and Senate. He currently serves as chair of the Interstate and Federal Cooperation Committee and subcommittee chair of the Appropriations Committee for Community Colleges in the Mississippi Senate. He... Read More →