Bio


Karli Moore, a member of the Lumbee Tribe, is from Prospect, North Carolina, and is pursuing a PhD in environment and resources at Stanford School of Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences. She earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and agricultural business management from NC State University, master's degrees in agricultural economics (University of Arkansas) and rural development (Ghent University), and a graduate certificate in food policy from Arizona State University. Karli aspires to advance food sovereignty and economic development for indigenous communities through climate-smart agriculture that centers traditional ecological knowledge. She was a biodiversity coordinator at BASF, an economic fellow at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, and a program officer at the Native American Agriculture Fund. Her work has helped guide the investment of more than $40 million for Native food systems over the past two years. She is a Udall Scholar, Park Scholar, and Mathews Medal recipient.

Honors & Awards


  • Knight-Hennessy Scholarship, Stanford University (08/01/2021)
  • Udall Scholarship, Udall Foundation (05/01/2014)
  • Park Scholarship, North Carolina State University (08/01/2012)

Education & Certifications


  • M.S., Ghent University, Rural Development (2019)
  • M.S., University of Arkansas, Agricultural Economics (2019)
  • B.S., North Carolina State University, Agricultural Business Management (2016)
  • B.A., North Carolina State University, Chemistry (2016)

Service, Volunteer and Community Work


  • Board Member, Growing Hope Globally (7/1/2021 - Present)

    Location

    Western Springs, IL

  • Board Chair, Native Agricultural Education Fellowship Program (10/1/2021 - Present)

    Location

    Fayetteville, AR

Lab Affiliations


Work Experience


  • Director of Programs, Native American Agriculture Fund (5/1/2021 - 9/1/2021)

    Location

    Fayetteville, AR

  • Program Officer, Native American Agriculture Fund (1/1/2021 - 5/1/2021)

    Location

    Fayetteville, AR

  • Associate Program Officer, Native American Agriculture Fund (4/1/2019 - 1/1/2021)

    Location

    Fayetteville, AR

  • Professional Development Program, BASF Agricultural Solutions (7/1/2016 - 8/1/2017)

    Location

    Durham, NC