Full Name
Risa DeMasi
Job Title
Co-Founder
Company
GO Seed
Speaker Bio
Risa DeMasi is a recognized leader in the seed industry with over three decades of experience driving innovation and fostering collaboration across the agricultural sector. As a co-founder of GO Seed, Risa has been part of an innovative team developing regenerative seed solutions that address the challenges and opportunities in a changing agricultural landscape.
Beyond her entrepreneurial success, Risa is a passionate advocate for mentorship and professional development. Through her active involvement with industry organizations, including the American Seed Association, she has championed initiatives aimed at cultivating talent, fostering collaboration, and inspiring innovation.
Risa has served as the first female Chair of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), where she championed diversity, inclusion, and mentorship initiatives. Her leadership has earned her numerous accolades, including industry awards for innovation and her commitment to fostering a strong, interconnected seed community.
Risa will share her insights on the transformative power of mentoring in the seed industry. She will discuss strategies for building meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, leveraging mentorship to drive personal and professional growth, and creating a legacy of leadership that shapes the future of agriculture.
Risa DeMasi