Meet the Team
Co-Founders
Jason and Lynn Kotrba
Jason and Lynn have a love for children, the outdoors and blessings others through their farm! Learn more about the Kotrba's and their 8 children in the Family Behind the Farm.
Co-Chair
Dr. Kimberly Vonnahme
Kim is a doctor of animal sciences and loves to share her geeking knowledge of all creatures great and small! You can meet Kim at the farm each summer during special events and farm camp presentations!
Co-Chair
Isaac Schaan
I am a part of the team at Harvest Hope Farm to assist with seeing its Mission and Vision grow as we impact the community around us.
Secretary
Allison Fulton
Allison started as a Farm Camp parent and joined our board to share her creative knowledge and love for gardens!
Treasurer
Barb Stenberg
Barb joined HHF in 2023 as a way of giving back and helping bring hope to others!
Board
Dr Marisol Berti
Marisol's love for all plants and her knowledge of teaching youth about gardens is an asset to all who volunteer and visit Harvest Hope Farm! Marisol and her students share their love for plants to all our happy campers!
Board
Shelby Holte
Shelby joined the team at Harvest Hope Farm in late 2025. With a passion for education, art, flowers and nonprofits, Shelby has hit the ground running, bringing creativity and resourcefulness to the board and it's mission.
Board
April Mata Olson
I grew up on a horse farm and now I live in Fargo with my beautiful family, Emilia (9), Sofia (6), and my husband Cesar. I enjoyed reconnecting with farm life out at Harvest Hope Farm. After my kids had a great experience at Farm Camp, I wanted to join the board to help the Kotrba's with their mission at Harvest Hope Farm.
Bookeeping
Maureen Splestazer
Maureen has a love for numbers and helps us keep all the behind the scenes book work in order so that we. can focus on the mission!
Agriculture Educator
Teagan Erbele
Teagan is a sophomore at NDSU studying agriculture education and animal sciences. She loves agriculture, animals, and working with people, and connecting with kids! She is excited to get into classrooms, spark curiosity, and help students learn about the amazing industry of agriculture!
Camp Agnus Lead Teacher
Teresa Moenkedick
Teresa shares her love for the Catholic faith, the farm and all of God's creations with 5-10 year olds each summer during Camp Agnus Dei.
Art in Ag Intern
Aletta Olson
Aletta joined the Harvest Hope Farm team in summer 2024 as an intern and has continued to work at Harvest Hope Farm sharing her love for the outdoors and art with kids attending our various camps! When you visit the farm, be sure to check out the Sensory Garden in the Growing Dome that was inspired and came to life through Aletta's work in summer 2024!
Llama Camp Lead Teacher
Shannon O'Leary
Shannan is our fearless and energetic Llama Camp Lead Teacher. Shannon has been leading Llama Llama Camp for Preschoolers since the summer of 2020 and loves the energy and excitement that comes with working with preschoolers and all the animals on the farm!
Art in Agriculture Lead Teacher
Tara Wanner
Tara shares her love for art and the outdoors with youth in our Art in Agriculture camps each summer! Join her to cultivate your creative spirit at the farm!