Dr. Youssouf Diabate is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Rural Business and Entrepreneurship Development Program at Tuskegee University. With over 25 years of experience in business and economic development, Dr. Diabate has dedicated his career to supporting rural communities, entrepreneurs, and agricultural enterprises across Alabama through innovative programs and hands-on technical assistance.
Dr. Harris is a Research Extension Assistant Professor of Meat Science and Food Safety at Tuskegee University. She holds a BS degree in Biology, MS degree in Biotechnology from Fort Valley State University and her PhD from the University of Florida in Animal Science. Her research focuses on the study of microbiology, food safety, and
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Miles has an extensive background in working with small, limited resources farmers and businesses. He has more than forty-six (46) years of experience in Business, Small farm, Economic, Community and Rural Development. He holds two degrees, B.S. in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Management/Supervision & Administration. He has completed additional course work and
Dr. Lucy Asare-Baah holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural Policy and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Economics and Business Administration (Marketing). She is an Assistant Faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Tuskegee University. For the past six years, she has mentored and instructed undergraduate students in Agribusiness and Agricultural Policy, with her
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Dr. Derris D. Burnett is a distinguished meat scientist and muscle biologist currently serving as the Department Head of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Tuskegee University. In this role, he oversees academic programs and research initiatives aimed at advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Dr. Burnett utilizes a conception–to–consumption approach to meat animal research and outreach and
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Veronica Royal, MBA is a strategic and purpose driven leader with extensive experience in project coordination, organizational management, and community-focused development. She currently serves as the Project Coordinator for Meat & Poultry Processing Technical Assistance (MPPTA) initiative, where she oversees cross-sector collaboration, resource alignment, and implementation strategies designed to strengthen rural communities and promote sustainable
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