TARYN MOHLER

Harvestly Director

Taryn is a graduate of Cal Poly, holding a degree in Agricultural Business with a minor in Equine Science. Residing in San Luis Obispo, she lives with her husband and two sons on a horse ranch that they manage together as a family. Having grown up in this community, Taryn is grateful for her role as the Director of Harvestly, an organization dedicated to keeping local food within the community and equitable food access. Through her work, she passionately supports local small-scale farmers, ranchers, and food producers, embodying her love for agriculture and commitment to fostering a sustainable, community-focused food system.

JESSICA HENGEHOLD

Program Coordinator

Jessica grew up among the citrus and avocado grows of Ventura County, which instilled a love of fresh and local food. After receiving her Bachelors degree in Business, she worked in administration for several industries, including the Paso Robles wine industry. Jessica developed a strong curiosity in health and well being, especially in relation to nutrition, and has pursued that passion through back yard gardening, keeping a flock of chickens, and teaching her young children how to cook fresh, nutritious meals. She is enthusiastic about promoting local farmers, food and beverage vendors, and building community in San Luis Obispo County around fresh, local food!

Board Members

SUSAN STEEB

President

Susan has over 25 years of financial and operations experience. Her resume includes companies like Glu  Mobile, DirecTV, Polygram, and Capitol Records. She now owns Segue Consulting  Services, providing interim CFO and finance and operations management for  early stage or growth companies. Susan has also developed a  practice supporting early stage cleantech and sustainable products companies. She holds a BA in accounting  and a pilot license, swapping out her car for  a Bonanza. She and her husband enjoy travel, and have visited  over 20 countries on 6 continents. Today, Susan works as CFO for All Good in Morro Bay, and with the  Hothouse and Cal Poly’s CIE program.

KAYLA RUTLAND

Secretary

Kayla moved to San Luis Obispo County in 2017 to work for the Public Health Department. In 2021 she transitioned to her current role as Executive Director at City Farm SLO, bringing experience from the Health Promotion Division of the SLO DPH and previous roles in nonprofit organizations. Kayla’s personal mission is to advance community health and climate resiliency by helping all people connect with food and where it comes from. She is grateful for the opportunity to work towards this mission every day. In addition to this work, Kayla enjoys trail running, mountain biking, and backpacking in our incredible Central Coast.Kayla earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science from the University of Connecticut with a minor in Sustainable Crop Production.

JAKE PRITZLAFF

Treasurer 

Since 2013 Jake has been the co-owner and CFO of Whalebird Kombucha which has been an awesome adventure and has allowed him to leverage his MBA and hone his business skills. When he’s not slinging 'booch, you can find Jake spearfishing, beach camping, and/or playing games around a campfire.

CORY KARPIN

Cory Karpin has been in nonprofit leadership and fundraising roles for more than 20 years. He led the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center, Woods Humane Society, and spent nine years at the Cal Poly Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, where Harvestly was initially developed. Cory is currently the Director of Development for Cancer Programs at the University of California San Francisco. 

Cory lives in SLO with his wife and two daughters. When he's not working or spending time with his family he's probably hiking, paddle boarding, or fishing somewhere on the Central Coast. 

Advisors

ERIN PRIMER

Erin creates the menus, marketing, and nutrition education experiences for the students in her school district. She is a passionate Farm to School advocate and believes in educating youth about how food gets to their plate, while building respect for the greater food system. Erin’s beliefs align with the values of Slow Money SLO. and connecting farmers with consumers is a shared goal. In her free time, Erin enjoys exploring the Central Coast with her husband and two small children.

Aljandra Mahoney

With three decades of experience in all phases of agriculture, Alejandra is a passionate advocate for local food systems. From organic certification and farm sales to establishing a store in the Ferry Building, Alejandra has dedicated her career to promoting good food and education. She has developed engaging farm education programs and provided consulting services to farmers and farm businesses. Alejandra firmly believes in keeping good food within local communities, ensuring that fresh produce reaches consumers straight from the farm. Excited to collaborate with innovative minds, Alejandra is committed to strengthening our local food economy and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.