Hannah Mills is the Horticulture Program Coordinator for the University of Wyoming in Laramie County, based in Cheyenne. She loves working with trees, school gardens, and answering all things plants. Growing up on a ranch outside of Lander, WY, Hannah is rooted in agriculture and strongly believes in increasing agriculture literacy and teaching people where their food and other ag commodities come from. She enjoys spending time with family gardening, backpacking, and working on projects in her free time.
Desirée has a Bachelors in Fine Arts/Education and has worked in Community and Economic Development for 10 years. She is the Executive Director of Arts Cheyenne and is dedicated to the expansion of local arts advocacy and programming. She runs ‘Magpie Creations,’’ where she does printmaking, painting, and illustration and ‘Magpie Consulting,’ where she works with organizations, non-profits and individuals through planning, growth, and development needs. When not working, she spends her time painting, drawing, gardening, and enjoying a good beer with her partner, Mike.
Amber Trevizo is the Events and Special Projects Manager at Visit Cheyenne, where she brings creativity and community impact to every project. A fourth-generation Wyomingite from Sheridan, she holds a Psychology degree from the University of Wyoming. Since moving to Cheyenne in 2019, Amber has been passionate about supporting local businesses and creating engaging experiences. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, traveling, and adventuring with her family — including her bonus daughter, who’s studying Child Psychology, and two spirited dogs.
Kera is from a quaint town in the Northern California hills and earned her animal science degree with a focus on rangelands from California State University, Chico. After working with the USDA in Cheyenne, she joined the Wyoming Office of Tourism and, more recently, Visit Laramie. Working with the Albany County Tourism Board for over 2 years now, Kera is eager to merge her passions by promoting agritourism. She aims to help Albany County's agricultural leaders capitalize on tourism opportunities, advancing Visit Laramie's mission to foster sustainable economic growth that benefits both businesses and communities.
BJ Edwards is the founder of Taste of the Wind, a small-scale livestock operation in Laramie, Wyoming, focused on sustainable agriculture and nutrient-dense meat. With a background in rangeland ecology and ranch work across the state, she raises Icelandic sheep using seasonal, ecological grazing practices. BJ’s journey into agriculture, despite not growing up in it, reflects her passion for food, health, and community. Through her business, she connects consumers to their food and fosters awareness of the relationships between land, livestock, and people — all while building a more resilient local food system.
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