Courtney Long
Food Systems Program Manager at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Claim this Profile
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Susan Erickson
Courtney worked for me as a research assistant on several projects. She has specialized knowledge in the field of therapeutic garden design. Courtney is dependable, knowledgeable, and a good team player. I recommend her as an asset to your organization.
Nancy Keller
Courtney is an amazing asset to out team. She took a program in Sustainabilty to the next level by bringing organizational skills, great communication, and innovation. She completed grant requirements on budget and within guidelines as well as getting us another $13,000 grant award.
Susan Erickson
Courtney worked for me as a research assistant on several projects. She has specialized knowledge in the field of therapeutic garden design. Courtney is dependable, knowledgeable, and a good team player. I recommend her as an asset to your organization.
Nancy Keller
Courtney is an amazing asset to out team. She took a program in Sustainabilty to the next level by bringing organizational skills, great communication, and innovation. She completed grant requirements on budget and within guidelines as well as getting us another $13,000 grant award.
Susan Erickson
Courtney worked for me as a research assistant on several projects. She has specialized knowledge in the field of therapeutic garden design. Courtney is dependable, knowledgeable, and a good team player. I recommend her as an asset to your organization.
Nancy Keller
Courtney is an amazing asset to out team. She took a program in Sustainabilty to the next level by bringing organizational skills, great communication, and innovation. She completed grant requirements on budget and within guidelines as well as getting us another $13,000 grant award.
Susan Erickson
Courtney worked for me as a research assistant on several projects. She has specialized knowledge in the field of therapeutic garden design. Courtney is dependable, knowledgeable, and a good team player. I recommend her as an asset to your organization.
Nancy Keller
Courtney is an amazing asset to out team. She took a program in Sustainabilty to the next level by bringing organizational skills, great communication, and innovation. She completed grant requirements on budget and within guidelines as well as getting us another $13,000 grant award.
Credentials
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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (INHC)
Institute for Integrative NutritionJul, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Healthcare Garden Design
Chicago Botanic GardenMay, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Food Systems Program Manager
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Jun 2019 - Present
program manager with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Farm, Food and Enterprise Development and Community and Economic Development. Courtney manages the Food Systems Team and coordinates the Community Food Systems Program- a community process to develop and design local food systems in partnership with communities.As a part of this program, she supports food business development ranging from supporting vision, mission and value creation; developing scopes of work and supports farm and food businesses. This support includes working with inter-disciplinary teams across the University and within community to deliver comprehensive programming support for businesses and communities.
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Program Coordinator
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Sep 2016 - May 2019
Program management and coordination of the Agricultural Urbanism Toolkit- a multi-year process assisting in the design and development of local food systems around Iowa- including building partnerships across the state for program development, assisting in project coordination and coalition development within communities, and assisting in outreach and marketing for the program and strategic partners. Position also includes assisting in the development of new local food businesses, leadership training program creation for local food practitioners, and hosting annual events for program partners. ISU Local Foods Team: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/localfoods/
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Design Fellow
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Jan 2013 - Sep 2016
The ISU Community Design Lab PARTNERS with communities and organizations, combining local knowledge and design research expertise to CREATE equity and resilience through inclusive, transferable, innovative strategies and tactics.http://research.design.iastate.edu/communitydesignlab/https://www.facebook.com/ISUCDL
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Iowa State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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ISU Dining Sustainability Coordinator
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2012
Working with the Farm to ISU program, connecting local producers and Iowa State University. Helping create connections to increase the amount of purchases locally. Creating student awareness about local food. Working with Sustainabilitiy initiatives within ISU Dining: including composting, waste reduction, trayless, and power usage
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Landscape Architecture Assistantship
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Community Design research: community revitalization and themes for Maquoketa, IA
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City of Ames
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Neighborhood Intern
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2012
Responsibilities include: assisting city departments in projects associated with neighborhoods, updating Neighborhood Association GIS database, setting up and administrating meetings, managing program for distribution of block party trailer, learning about city protocol while working with city police department Sustainable Agriculture Assistantship- Responsibilities include: assisting city departments in projects associated with neighborhoods, updating Neighborhood Association GIS database, setting up and administrating meetings, managing program for distribution of block party trailer, learning about city protocol while working with city police department Sustainable Agriculture Assistantship-
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Farm to ISU Coordinator
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Dec 2010 - May 2012
Responsibilities include: coordinating programs to assist in awareness of the program at Iowa State; presenting information at conferences; discussing Farm to ISU with potential producers; holding GAP training workshops Responsibilities include: coordinating programs to assist in awareness of the program at Iowa State; presenting information at conferences; discussing Farm to ISU with potential producers; holding GAP training workshops
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Iowa State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainable Agriculture Assistantship
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2010 - 2011
Research on Empowerment Community Garden and school gardens in Des Moines, IA. Conducted vacant lot study analysis on appropriate lots for community gardens/urban agriculture/ re-use. Literature review on local food access and design implementations in inner cities for accessibility. Research on Empowerment Community Garden and school gardens in Des Moines, IA. Conducted vacant lot study analysis on appropriate lots for community gardens/urban agriculture/ re-use. Literature review on local food access and design implementations in inner cities for accessibility.
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Outdoor Horticulture Intern
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
Helped maintain different elements within Reiman Gardens. Jobs consisted of watering, pruning, planting and general maintenance. As an intern, we also learned different aspects of non-profit organizations as well as how Reiman Gardens operated. Helped maintain different elements within Reiman Gardens. Jobs consisted of watering, pruning, planting and general maintenance. As an intern, we also learned different aspects of non-profit organizations as well as how Reiman Gardens operated.
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Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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May 2009 - Aug 2009
Interned in Dubois, PA with revitalization efforts towards implementation of a pocket park; assisted in community participation efforts (block parties, volunteer programs), helped design and plant pocket park, as well as faciltate additional funding sources and donations Interned in Dubois, PA with revitalization efforts towards implementation of a pocket park; assisted in community participation efforts (block parties, volunteer programs), helped design and plant pocket park, as well as faciltate additional funding sources and donations
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Iowa State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern: Community Design
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May 2008 - Aug 2008
We worked with two communities in Iowa, Lamoni and Polk City to create universal design options focused on elder-friendly community design. Through these projects we conducted studies of walkability, ease of access, and opportunities for development within the city. Our end results were published and listed the numerous findings as well as suggestions to improve conditions. We worked with two communities in Iowa, Lamoni and Polk City to create universal design options focused on elder-friendly community design. Through these projects we conducted studies of walkability, ease of access, and opportunities for development within the city. Our end results were published and listed the numerous findings as well as suggestions to improve conditions.
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Education
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2017 - 2022
Iowa State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sustainable Agriculture -
2010 - 2012
Iowa State University
Master of Science, Sustainable Agriculture -
2005 - 2010
Iowa State University May 2010
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture Minor; Sociology -
2014 - 2015
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Health Coach Certificate, Holistic Health -
2008 - 2008
California State University- Monterey Bay
National Student Exchange
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