After earning his BS in Finance from The State University of New York at Brockport Kyle spent 4 years teaching and traveling abroad where he developed an interest in sustainable agriculture. Building on that interest after returning to the United States Kyle served as an AmeriCorps Service Member working to create a more equitable food system that improves the health and livelihood of the community it serves. That experience led him to pursue an MBA and MA in Food Studies from Chatham University. His research at Chatham University centered on developing data-driven farm management systems that improve both soil health and enterprise profitability. He is passionate about creating and supporting farming and food systems that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.