Experts
Meet Illinois Experts
When it comes to making food choices, you don’t have to do it alone. Experts across Illinois are here to provide you with the information you need to make the right decisions for your family. Dietitians, veterinarians, scientists and moms who have toured Illinois farms want to share their knowledge with you.
Get to know our experts below. Want to get more information from them? Click on their image to learn about what they do and read their blog posts.
Agronomist
Court White
Dietitian
Jodie Shield
Dietitian
Vicki Shanta Retelny RDN LDN
Scientist
Donna Farmer Ph.D.
Veterinarian
Wesley Lyons
Veterinarian
Nicolas Rippel, DVM
Professor
Janeen Salak-Johnson
Professor
Josh McCann
Veterinarian
Brandon Scharping
Charlyn Fargo Ware
Patty Coleman
Kevin Daugherty
Dietitian
Maggie Michalczyk
Dietitian
Christine Palumbo
Dietitian
Kim Kirchherr
Dietitian
Melissa Dobbins
Plant and Soil Expert
Howard Brown
Mom
Suzanne Batch
Mom
Natasha Nicholes
Mom
Pilar Clark
Mom
Stephanie Kush
Mom
Vicky Webb
Mom
Amina Nevels
Mom
Katie Grossart
Mom
Jill Niewoehner
Mom
Heather Guido
Mom
Amy Hansmann
Mom
Farrah Brown
Mom
Ellen Krasin
Mom
Cortney Fries
Mom
Cissy Rankin
Mom
Christa Grabske
Mom
Carrie Steinweg
Mom
Bridget Evanson
Mom
Anita Mann
Mom