Dr. Keri Carstens, CEO of Jord BioScience, leads a global provider of microbial technology for agriculture. A lifelong farmer, she drives sustainable solutions for farmers worldwide. Under her leadership, Jord expanded product development, secured investment, and won the Feike Sijbesma Sustainable Innovation Award. Previously, Keri spent 14 years at Corteva Agriscience, leading regulatory strategy and launching biologicals businesses. Recognized as a Corteva R&D Laureate, she chairs industry committees and mentors at Iowa State University. Keri holds a B.A. from Wartburg College and M.S./Ph.D. from Iowa State. She farms near Ames, IA.
