Meet the Team
Co-Founders
Jason and Lynn Kotrba
Jason and Lynn have a love for children, the outdoors and blessings others through their farm! Learn more about the Kotrba's and their 8 children in the Family Behind the Farm.
Co-Chair
Dr. Kimberly Vonnahme
Kim is a doctor of animal sciences and loves to share her geeking knowledge of all creatures great and small! You can meet Kim at the farm each summer during special events and farm camp presentations!
Co-Chair
Isaac Schaan
I am a part of the team at Harvest Hope Farm to assist with seeing its Mission and Vision grow as we impact the community around us.
Secretary
Allison Fulton
Allison started as a Farm Camp parent and joined our board to share her creative knowledge and love for gardens!
Treasurer
Barb Stenberg
Barb joined HHF in 2023 as a way of giving back and helping bring hope to others!
Board
Dr Marisol Berti
Marisol's love for all plants and her knowledge of teaching youth about gardens is an asset to all who volunteer and visit Harvest Hope Farm! Marisol and her students share their love for plants to all our happy campers!
Board
Stephanie Roberts
Stephanie joined the HHF Board in 2023 after her daughter, Nalani, completed her Stars and Stripes project for the farm. Stephanie enjoys serving in her role, offering wisdom and guidance.
Board
April Mata Olson
I grew up on a horse farm and now I live in Fargo with my beautiful family, Emilia (9), Sofia (6), and my husband Cesar. I enjoyed reconnecting with farm life out at Harvest Hope Farm. After my kids had a great experience at Farm Camp, I wanted to join the board to help the Kotrba's with their mission at Harvest Hope Farm.
Bookeeping
Maureen Splestazer
Maureen has a love for numbers and helps us keep all the behind the scenes book work in order so that we. can focus on the mission!
Agriculture Educator
Allee Boyer
Allee is a student at NDSU and loves all things agriculture! You will find her in classrooms throughout the area teaching kids in our Farm Camp on Wheels program and sharing her love for farms, farm animals, and her favorite dairy cows!
Camp Agnus Lead Teacher
Teresa Moenkedick
Teresa shares her love for the Catholic faith, the farm and all of God's creations with 5-10 year olds each summer during Camp Agnus Dei.
Art in Ag Intern
Aletta Olson
Aletta joined the Harvest Hope Farm team in summer 2024 as an intern and has continued to work at Harvest Hope Farm sharing her love for the outdoors and art with kids attending our various camps! When you visit the farm, be sure to check out the Sensory Garden in the Growing Dome that was inspired and came to life through Aletta's work in summer 2024!
Llama Camp Lead Teacher
Shannan O'leary
Shannan is our fearless and energetic Llama Camp Lead Teacher. Shannon has been leading Llama Llama Camp for Preschoolers since the summer of 2020 and loves the energy and excitement that comes with working with preschoolers and all the animals on the farm!