Claudia Carter
Executive Director @California Wheat Commission
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director @California Wheat Commission
Founder of the Wheat2School program, a garden to cafeteria education program for schools thanks to I received in grants from USDA and CDFA. Learn more here Wheat2School.comApplied for the first time to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Farm to School grant and received the grant award for to develop a new school wheat program. In addition to the USDA grant I received. Always thinking, what\'s next? At the CWC, we are always working on the next project and keep things moving forward. My main job is to help the California Wheat industry succeed. While utilizing my depth of knowledge of the wheat industry and wheat quality, I help wheat producers market and develop new markets for California Wheat. Marketing strategies to position California Wheat as a premium wheat.
EDUCATION
Campbellsville University
English as a Second Language, ESL
North Dakota State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Cereal Science
UADE
2 years, Food Engineering
North Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Science
North Dakota State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Exercise Science and Nutrition
SKILLS
ABOUT CLAUDIA CARTER
I am SO happy you’re here!I strategically connect every missing link between the wheat farmer and the consumer—always with the well-being of both at heart. At the core of my work: Value. Health. Nutrition. My perspective on wheat for the future is rooted in a food systems approach shaped by my training in nutrition education. Although nutrition, food, and agriculture are often taught separately, I believe that nutrition education theories provide the critical framework for integrating them. These theories guide the development of systems that ensure farmers continue growing wheat, feeding millions, and producing healthier wheat-based products.Originally from Manta, Ecuador, I now call Sacramento, California home.I’m a passionate, hardworking, and curious person who thrives on observation and reflection. I take note of my surroundings, analyze situations, and spark conversations with fresh ideas. Positive energy is my default setting—there are no strangers in my world, only opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.Whether leading or supporting, I believe collaboration is the key to lasting success. The future belongs to teams who share knowledge freely, learn from one another, and celebrate the wins together.Listening matters. So does mutual respect. I believe we all need mentors—and that we all can be mentors. Knowledge isn’t meant to be kept as a secret; it’s meant to be shared so others can succeed. Because when others succeed, we all succeed.Health and nutrition are central to my mission. I work with local schools to inspire children through hands-on learning about growing wheat, processing it, and creating products with 100% whole grains. Using school gardens as living classrooms, we teach agriculture and healthy eating habits in ways that stick for life.My guiding principle: Build communities rooted in local food systems.Talking about regenerative wheat principles for a long time now. if you want to know. Ask me. If you ask me a question I can’t answer, chances are I know someone who can. That’s the power of nurturing a network of mentors, industry friends, and brilliant minds.Wheat is Life! Reflections:If I’ve made someone smile today, I’ve lived well.**CliftonStrengths:** Woo | Includer | Activator | Learner | Positivity
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