Carol received her Bachelor of Science in Agroecology from Montana State University, served for two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer with the World Food Programme in the Kingdom of Leostho, and obtained a Master of Science in Soil Science from Washington State University. In addition to lab and field research, Carol has worked on farms of various scale and practice, while actively engaging in food systems work. Her expertise encompasses soil health, applied agroecology, soil acidification, food systems, outreach, and community engagement.