Michelle Klieger

Michelle Klieger is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in agriculture and consulting. Currently serving as a Founding Partner at Helianth Partners, Michelle leads initiatives to deploy innovations in agri-food systems while providing expert analysis on farm economics and supply chain management. As the President of Stratagerm Consulting, founded in 2018, Michelle develops solutions for various sectors, including companies and governments. Additionally, Michelle is an investor in the Portfolia Food and AgTech fund and an adjunct professor of Introduction to Microeconomics at Bentley University. Previous roles include Director of International Programs and Policy at the American Seed Trade Association, Research Analyst at Agralytica, and various positions in research and communications. Michelle holds a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and an MBA from Purdue University and Indiana University, respectively.