Courtney Buzzard is the Project Manager for the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) at the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems at Arizona State University. She oversees the Center’s role as TOPP national data collection and monitoring lead, collaborating with over 165 partner organizations, and supports Arizona producers as they transition to USDA Certified organic. Courtney is a dedicated advocate for sustainable food and agriculture, inspired by her family's farming roots, a passion for cultural cuisine, and more than a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry. She holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems from Prescott College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability from Arizona State University.