RALEIGH, N.C. - TelAve -- The Minor Use Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. The addition of Klaus Kunz, Phyllis Marquitz, and Vanessa Stiffler-Claus will help guide the Foundation in its mission to improve food security worldwide.

"These new directors bring extraordinary depth in international relations, food safety, policy, and corporate governance—experience that is vital as the Foundation scales its work globally," said Anna Gore, Executive Director of the Foundation. "Their collective expertise and extensive networks across government and the private sector will further our mission to improve global food security by empowering underserved farmers."

Klaus Kunz, PhD, Head of Development, PI Industries
Transitioning from his current role as Chair of the Foundation's Advisory Council, Dr. Kunz brings decades of experience at the intersection of science, sustainability, and global business strategy. With a PhD in Organic Chemistry and an MBA, Klaus spent over 20 years at Bayer AG in leadership roles spanning R&D, regulatory affairs, ESG strategy, and public policy.

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Phyllis Marquitz, Global Head of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, The Hershey Company
Phyllis brings more than two decades of expertise in regulatory strategy, legal policy, and science-based innovation. Her career spans work with governments, startups, global corporations, and NGOs, always with a focus on ensuring equitable access to agricultural tools. With advanced degrees in law and human nutrition, she has championed solutions that benefit specialty crop producers.

Vanessa Stiffler-Claus, Principal, Insight to Impact Solutions
Vanessa advises non-profits, associations, and multinational companies on geopolitical risk, strategic communications, global trade, and sustainability. As former Vice President of International Policy & Strategy at John Deere, she led global government affairs and external partnerships. She also teaches global government affairs at Georgetown University.

Additional Updates:
Dr. Jason F. Sandahl, CEO of Ag Aligned Global, LLC and an emeritus Board member, is taking on a new role as Senior Adviser to the Foundation.

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Current Advisory Council member Melvin Spreij, a Senior Trade Specialist at the World Bank Group, will transition to become the new Chair of the Council.

With these appointments, the Foundation strengthens its position to promote safe, effective, and accessible crop protection tools for farmers often left out of agricultural innovation pipelines.

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The Minor Use Foundation, a non-profit private foundation, was founded in 2018 to promote minor uses and New for growers globally. Working with governments, research institutions, and industry, the Foundation helps smallholder farmers gain access to the tools they need to grow safe, nutritious food and achieve sustainable livelihoods. For more information, visit www.minorusefoundation.org.