The Postharvest Education Foundation Employee Directory
Strategic Management ServicesOregon, United States2-10 Employees
The Postharvest Education Foundation is a small organization focused on developing and delivering educational programs that aim to reduce postharvest losses and prevent food waste. Its activities include study tours, postharvest training, education on postharvest tool kits, and mentoring young professionals in developing countries and in the United States. Based in La Pine, Oregon, the organization operates within the strategic management services sector and is governed by a concise board of directors. Its governance includes founder Dr. Lisa Kitinoja, who serves as Treasurer, along with Dr. Vijay Yadav Tokala as President and Dr. Diane M. Barrett as Secretary. The foundation targets students and early-career professionals in postharvest management, supporting them through education and mentoring across the United States and other regions. In December 2024, the organization released the 2019 Fresh-Cut Workshop video series for public access, marking a recent program-related development.