“Marni was able to come in on short notice and assist Clif Bar with a nuanced and complicated agricultural policy issue, one that impacted both conventional and organic farmers. She did a deep dive into the issue and mapped out challenges and potential pathways forward. The white paper she crafted gave us the magnetic north we needed to proceed. Marni’s passion for policy work is matched by her thoroughness and due diligence; a combo that makes her a joy to work with.”
— Matthew Dillon, Director of Agricultural Policy & Programs, Clif Bar & Company
“My company engaged Marni on short notice to help us conduct a due diligence review for our potential acquisition of an organic grain originator and merchandiser… Her practical approach helped us distinguish issues that were material from those that weren’t worth the expenditure of limited resources.” — Glen Goldman, VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Ceres Global Ag Corp
“Our company has had the professional pleasure to work with Marni Karlin… She always delivered our objectives, knew how to clear the strategic way, and had the extraordinary professional skills needed to guide us in the most effective direction. She is the best of the best.”
— Thomas Harding, AgriSystems International
“Marni has been an invaluable part of the team representing Munger Farms. She has an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the law, regulations, and culture of the organic sector. She has given us wise counsel.”
— Bill Broydrick, Consultant to Munger Farms
“I’ve been consistently impressed with Marni’s experience and knowledge in agriculture policy. I feel she immediately understood the needs of our company… We’ve turned to her for solid advice on how to better engage with trade associations, lawmakers and NGOs in our sector.”
— Kellee James, Founder and CEO, Mercaris
“Marni is a great resource for our company when we need to better understand the “why” behind the “what” on areas where we interface with Congress and Federal Agencies. Marni is able to get to the heart of the matter quickly, and provide us with the necessary background to enable us to provide informed responses. Marni’s years of experience on Capitol Hill, and her subsequent work with OTA, give her a unique skillset to help companies like ours navigate the complexities of the federal system.” — Tim Schultz, Vice President of Research and Development, Lundberg Family Farms
“It has been my great pleasure to work alongside Marni on a number of critical and legally complex issues… She is a great advocate and brings a balanced approach to her work – she genuinely loves what she does.”
— Chip English, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
“I have had the pleasure of working closely with Marni Karlin over the past several years through projects she has led at the Accredited Certifiers Association (ACA). Her deep experience and knowledge of organic policy and certification are matched by her attention to detail and creative problem solving. In her interactions with colleagues, she brings thoughtfulness, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility to the work. She is a valued colleague whose insights have strengthened our shared efforts to advance and protect the integrity of organic agriculture.” – Abby Youngblood, Executive Director, National Organic Coalition
“Marni is a highly skilled thought partner with a strong ability to balance project management and long-term strategy. She possesses deep knowledge and connections in the food and agriculture space but has also demonstrated an ability to learn and communicate within new issue verticals. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Marni to advance your cause!” – MJ Kepner, Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy, Chef Ann Foundation
“Marni brings both heart and brilliance to everything she does. Her strategic thinking, deep organic knowledge, and outside-the-box solutions have made her an invaluable partner across multiple projects. Whether leading a team or facilitating tough conversations, Marni always creates space for progress and impact. I’d work with her again in a heartbeat.” – Connie Karr, Advisor, Accredited Certifiers Association