Team

Our staff powers our mission and vision in amazing ways. We would not accomplish anything without their energy, dedication, and love of ecosystems and farmers. Learn more about the people behind our organization.

Program Director

Elli Blaine

Indianapolis, IASWCD Officeeblaine@urbansoilhealth.org

Elli works with a team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff and a range of farmers and partners to improve soil health throughout the state.

Regional Soil Health Specialists

Use the tool below to find the Soil Health Specialist who covers your county and get in touch with questions, inquire about site visits or soil tests, and see about upcoming events.

View the State Map by Region

Find Your County

Northwest Region

Tanvi Lad

Lafayette, NRCS Area Officetlad@urbansoilhealth.org

Tanvi advocates for conservation and builds creative partnerships. She has experience with compost projects, community engagement, and restoration ecology.

Northeast Region

Terri Theisen

Fort Wayne, NRCS Area Officettheisen@urbansoilhealth.org

Terri has a strong passion for conservation in agriculture, and has supported local food systems as a grower, educator, and advocate for diversified agriculture.

Southwest Region

Casey Kennett

Vincennes, NRCS Area Officeckennett@urbansoilhealth.org

Casey has a background working with Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District, where she implemented programs advocating for conservation.

Southeast Region

Megan Ayers

North Vernon, NRCS Area Officemayers@urbansoilhealth.org

Megan has a background in education and is a self-taught farmer committed to stewardship of soil and wildlife on her farm in Southeast Indiana.