Kasey Petrie joined the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) as a grants management intern in July 2022. In this role, she supports the Grants Team and other departments at FFAR with grant management system data entry, assisting with completion of projects and contributing to the overall success of FFAR’s grants management program.
Petrie’s early interest in food systems fueled from her passion for agriculture research and nonprofit organizations. During her time at FFAR, Petrie hopes to learn more about the grant management and research process as well as the various challenges that the organization addresses and how they will have a positive effect on U.S. agriculture and environment.
Petrie is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia working towards a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. She is involved in various university organizations and clubs targeted toward furthering education within the Latinx community, leadership and several mental health awareness initiatives.