Hannah Westergaard
About Hannah Westergaard
Hannah Westergaard serves as the Assistant General Manager of Horticulture at Kalera in Orlando, Florida, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in horticultural science and experience in managing plant science teams and organic farm production.
Work at Kalera
Hannah Westergaard has been serving as the Assistant General Manager of Horticulture at Kalera since 2021. In this role, she manages the Plant Science team, focusing on food safety and nutrient management. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Lead Horticulturalist for seven months and as a Horticulturalist for another seven months in 2020. Her tenure at Kalera has involved overseeing various horticultural operations and ensuring the effective implementation of agricultural practices.
Education and Expertise
Hannah Westergaard earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Horticultural Science from the University of Florida, where she studied from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in horticultural principles and practices. She has developed expertise in areas such as data collection, germination rate monitoring, and daily scouting, which are essential for effective horticultural management.
Background
Before joining Kalera, Hannah Westergaard gained experience as a Greenhouse Assistant Manager at ARC Greenhouses for three months in 2018. She also worked as a Farming Manager at Fleet Farming from 2019 to 2020, where she managed farming operations in the Orlando area. Additionally, she has a background in managing small, organic farm production, specifically as a vegetable and flower farmer.
Professional Experience
Hannah Westergaard's professional experience includes various roles in horticulture and agriculture. At Kalera, she has progressed from Horticulturalist to Lead Horticulturalist and now to Assistant General Manager. Her previous positions, including Greenhouse Assistant Manager and Farming Manager, have contributed to her comprehensive understanding of horticultural practices and team management.