LaShauna Austria: Project Curator

lashauna@communityfoodstrategies.org
(336) 512-4370

LaShauna a visionary leader, nurtures change through her dual roles as the driving force behind Seeds of Change Consulting and the heart of Kindred Seedlings Farm. Her journey, rooted in Alamance County, NC embodies a commitment to rural life, advocating for land preservation and Southern food traditions.
With a rich tapestry of experiences in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, LaShauna’s passion converges on advancing racial equity and reshaping food systems. Her adeptness in leadership, management, and community engagement fosters collaborations that address race, food justice, and land ownership with both secular and faith-based communities.
As an ordained minister, LaShauna leverages her spiritual calling to inspire anti-racism work within congregations. Holding the mantle of Minister of Becoming and Belonging at Land of the Sky, United Church of Christ, she cultivates spaces for dialogue, reflection, and action, steering the ship of racial justice and reparations initiatives.
LaShauna’s consultancy spans a breadth of services, from fostering farmers of color to organizational development, research, and racial equity training. Her holistic approach, blending facilitation, conflict resolution, and strategic analysis, empowers individuals and organizations to embed equity into their core missions.