Hikaru Hanawa Peterson, Ph.D.

Hikaru Hanawa Peterson, Ph.D.

Hikaru recently started her position as professor of food marketing and consumer economics at University of Minnesota. While at Kansas State University, she co-created the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement. At the Center, she contributes her expertise in research...
Lauri M. Baker, Ph.D.

Lauri M. Baker, Ph.D.

Dr. Lauri Baker is an associate professor in agricultural communications at Kansas State University where she is a co-creator of the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement and teaches courses in new media, agricultural communication theory, and environmental...
Cheryl Boyer, Ph.D.

Cheryl Boyer, Ph.D.

Cheryl is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for ornamental nursery cropproduction and garden centers at Kansas State University. She holds a BLA (Bachelor ofLandscape Architecture) and MS in horticulture from Oklahoma State University. Her doctoral...
Scott Stebner, M.S.

Scott Stebner, M.S.

Scott Stebner served as the Center’s first managing director from 2015-2016. Stebner is a seasoned social media marketer, small business owner, and experienced educator from San Diego, California. He received his bachelor’s in agricultural education and...