nothing changes until you do.

I have been accepted into Class 14 of LEAD NY, a Leadership Development program for NY-based food and agriculture professionals.

This opportunity will help strengthen the work I do, empowering communities through good food and advocating for farmers, agriculture, and rural economies in New York.

I am looking forward to fostering a new Upstate-Downstate relationship and expanding my food and farming network, which is currently limited to the  Hudson Valley region.

To learn more about LEAD NY, visit their website.

You can also read the press release here.

To learn more about my professional work, view my LinkedIn profile here.

Sponsorship Request:

LEAD NY Tuition is $2,000 each year for a total of $4,000

Any additional funding will go towards transportation and expenses.

Sponsorship covers tuition and travel for 2011-2013.

Sponsorship Payments can be mailed directly to

Kristen Ciferri

LEAD New York Program

Cornell University

Academic Surge B – 182

220 Tower Rd.

Ithaca, NY 14853

Make checks payable to LEAD NY Re: Melissa D. Haile

You can also make a donation of any size by clicking here.

Sponsorship Details

Over the next two years, I will be documenting my experience on this blog and across my social networks through essays, video, and photos.

I can offer you sponsored blog posts, social media mentions, and banner ad placement on my website.

Product placement (collateral, samples, branded clothing), when appropriate, will be accommodated.

All sponsorship will be reflected on VirtualGo-ToGirl.com and @GoToMelissa.

You can reach me at melissaAThol-life.com or 877-334-9355 with any questions.