Dan Goldhamer’s professional career spans the public and private sector as a community educator, researcher, and entrepreneur. He currently serves as the Director of Programs for the Office of Engagement and Extension at CSU Spur and a co-research lead for the Metropolitan Agricultural Research Center. In these dual positions, Dan supports non-credit education, conducts research, and provides technical assistance to farmers and food entrepreneurs. Dan has a 15-year career in higher education working at Colorado State University, University of Colorado Boulder, and the Harvard Extension School. Dan’s previous roles include Research Associate, Instructor, and County Director. Dan also worked for three years in a regulatory capacity for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. Dan’s private sector work includes working on organic vegetable farms and founding a consulting firm.