Seed Your Future names new board president, expands leadership
Seed Your Future recently announced new leadership appointments to guide the organization into 2026.
Seed Your Future extends its sincere appreciation to Ronda Hamm, Ph.D., who has served as board president since 2023. During her tenure, Hamm strengthened educator engagement, expanded national partnerships, and advanced Seed Your Future’s efforts to address the industry’s urgent workforce needs. Her leadership has positioned the organization for continued growth.
Stepping into the role of board president in 2026 is Broch Martindale, national nursery and greenhouse strategic account manager at Corteva Agriscience. A longstanding member of Seed Your Future’s Advisory Council and a champion of workforce development, Martindale will lead the organization through its next chapter of career-awareness programming and industry engagement.
Seed Your Future also welcomes Mari Carasquillo, vice president of marketing at Costa Farms, to the board. With expertise in consumer marketing and brand storytelling, Carasquillo will support efforts to elevate the visibility of plant-related careers and strengthen the organization’s national outreach.
Seed Your Future also recognizes Charlie Hall, Ph.D., and Rodd Moesel, who have completed their board terms.
Beginning in January, the following professionals and emerging leaders will join Seed Your Future committees, contributing their expertise across education, communications, sustainability, and growing operations:
- Andrew Gurka, director of student programs, Longwood Gardens
- Jordan Richardson, member engagement and communications manager, CalFlowers
- Sarita Cantu, marketing manager, Smith Gardens
- Lauren Brown, assistant head grower, Smith Gardens
- Sarah Morales, steward, GreenWeaver Landscapes – Sustainable Landscapes
- Ella Davis, horticulture and marketing communications graduate, University of Wisconsin – River Falls
These volunteers will help drive Seed Your Future’s programs, industry partnerships, and outreach efforts, helping expand career awareness and strengthen pathways for the next generation.
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