Rooted in regeneration, growing together.

Where ecology, innovation, and community intersect to restore land and reshape futures.

Meet the Team
About us

At Kohima, we believe that true transformation begins beneath the surface. By intertwining ecological wisdom with innovative technology, we cultivate systems that restore the land, empower communities, and foster a resilient future.

Our Mission

To pioneer resilient agricultural futures through regenerative design, integrating nature-based solutions with cutting-edge technology to rejuvenate ecosystems and revitalize communities.

Our vision

A world where agriculture harmonizes with nature, fostering ecosystems that are self-sustaining, communities that are empowered, and economies that are equitable.

Mission
Team

Expertise

Our multidisciplinary team comprises agroecologists, technologists, designers, and storytellers united by a shared commitment to regeneration. With diverse backgrounds and a wealth of experience, we collaborate to design and implement solutions that are both innovative and grounded in ecological principles.

Neil Smith

Principal & lead expert-in-residence

With decades of hands-on land experience, Neil helps producers heal soil, rehydrate landscapes, and unlock resilient, nature-aligned productivity. He champions "food as medicine" and land as legacy.

Subhi Salman, PhD

Soil Scientist

A thinker at the intersection of ecology and technology, Subhi shapes the frameworks that hold our regenerative designs together—from decentralization strategies to ecosystem logic.

Harriette Brainard

Associate Director,Sustainability

Harriette is a certified systems and sustainability consultant with experience driving systemic change across ecological and community landscapes. She communicates climate and soil-centered initiatives with clarity and purpose, advancing regenerative finance and ecological storytelling.

Bradford Willis

Eco Finance Specialist and MENA Development Director

Bradford brings expertise in sustainable investment, agricultural systems finance, and policy design. He has advised global climate initiatives and helps structure regenerative economic pathways that connect land-based impact with financial frameworks.

Chloe Shepard

Marketing Manager

Chloe is a marketing professional with experience in brand storytelling, content strategy, and communications. She amplifies Kohima's message, translating its regenerative mission into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.

Caleb Howerton

Permaculture, Regenerative and Landscape Design Director

Caleb is a seasoned permaculture designer and former farmer with 15+ years of hands-on experience integrating food, land, and community. He leads regenerative landscape design that bridges ecological outcomes with human-centered systems.

Neil Smith

Principal & lead expert-in-residence

With decades of hands-on land experience, Neil helps producers heal soil, rehydrate landscapes, and unlock resilient, nature-aligned productivity. He champions "food as medicine" and land as legacy.

Subhi Salman, PhD

Soil Scientist

A thinker at the intersection of ecology and technology, Subhi shapes the frameworks that hold our regenerative designs together—from decentralization strategies to ecosystem logic.

Harriette Brainard

Associate Director,Sustainability

Harriette is a certified systems and sustainability consultant with experience driving systemic change across ecological and community landscapes. She communicates climate and soil-centered initiatives with clarity and purpose, advancing regenerative finance and ecological storytelling.

Bradford Willis

Eco Finance Specialist and MENA Development Director

Bradford brings expertise in sustainable investment, agricultural systems finance, and policy design. He has advised global climate initiatives and helps structure regenerative economic pathways that connect land-based impact with financial frameworks.

Chloe Shepard

Marketing Manager

Chloe is a marketing professional with experience in brand storytelling, content strategy, and communications. She amplifies Kohima's message, translating its regenerative mission into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.

Caleb Howerton

Permaculture, Regenerative and Landscape Design Director

Caleb is a seasoned permaculture designer and former farmer with 15+ years of hands-on experience integrating food, land, and community. He leads regenerative landscape design that bridges ecological outcomes with human-centered systems.

Team

Special Advisors

Jason Bradley

Livestock Specialist

With nearly two decades managing a 50,000‑acre cow/calf operation and leading carbon asset innovation, Jason brings deep insight into sustainable livestock systems, soil productivity, and regenerative market models. He previously served as Vice President at Red Deer River Ranches and led carbon credit initiatives rooted in precision finance.

Travis Avery

Cover Crop Specialist

Travis has built his career helping farmers decode soil chemistry—pH, CEC, nutrient dynamics—and championing full-season cover crop strategies that boost moisture retention and resilience in organic cropping systems. His early work documenting cover crop field trials has become a benchmark in regenerative agronomy.

Ben Adolf

Agronomy Expert

His expertise spans agronomy and sustainability, which he applies to building practical technology solutions for supply chains of all shapes and sizes, from simple local value chains to complex global ones. That same commitment to a more sustainable and transparent food system led him to co-found Merge, where he is focused on reinstating conservation agriculture practices, empowering farmers with better tools and incentives, and helping reshape food systems to deliver healthier outcomes for the planet and future generations.

Sean Ortiz

Soil Health & Calcium Sulfate Specialist

Sean is a regenerative agriculture entrepreneur and business development lead at EcoGEM, focused on the use of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) and biochar to improve soil structure, nutrient cycling, and farm resiliency. He regularly shares insights on integrating gypsum into regenerative systems.

Jason Bradley

Livestock Specialist

With nearly two decades managing a 50,000‑acre cow/calf operation and leading carbon asset innovation, Jason brings deep insight into sustainable livestock systems, soil productivity, and regenerative market models. He previously served as Vice President at Red Deer River Ranches and led carbon credit initiatives rooted in precision finance.

Travis Avery

Cover Crop Specialist

Travis has built his career helping farmers decode soil chemistry—pH, CEC, nutrient dynamics—and championing full-season cover crop strategies that boost moisture retention and resilience in organic cropping systems. His early work documenting cover crop field trials has become a benchmark in regenerative agronomy.

Ben Adolf

Agronomy Expert

His expertise spans agronomy and sustainability, which he applies to building practical technology solutions for supply chains of all shapes and sizes, from simple local value chains to complex global ones. That same commitment to a more sustainable and transparent food system led him to co-found Merge, where he is focused on reinstating conservation agriculture practices, empowering farmers with better tools and incentives, and helping reshape food systems to deliver healthier outcomes for the planet and future generations.

Sean Ortiz

Soil Health & Calcium Sulfate Specialist

Sean is a regenerative agriculture entrepreneur and business development lead at EcoGEM, focused on the use of calcium sulfate dihydrate (gypsum) and biochar to improve soil structure, nutrient cycling, and farm resiliency. He regularly shares insights on integrating gypsum into regenerative systems.

Our values

Empathy
Empathy

We approach every project with understanding and compassion, recognizing the unique challenges and aspirations of each community.

Passion
Passion

Our dedication drives us to innovate and persevere, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

Transparency
Transparency

We maintain open and honest communication, fostering trust and accountability in all our relationships.

Unity
Unity

We believe in the power of collaboration, bringing together diverse perspectives to co-create regenerative solutions.

Empathy
Empathy

We approach every project with understanding and compassion, recognizing the unique challenges and aspirations of each community.

Passion
Passion

Our dedication drives us to innovate and persevere, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

Transparency
Transparency

We maintain open and honest communication, fostering trust and accountability in all our relationships.

Unity
Unity

We believe in the power of collaboration, bringing together diverse perspectives to co-create regenerative solutions.

Our Approach

Regeneration is Our Design Language

Philosophy
Our Approach

Regeneration is Our Design Language

At Kohima, regeneration is more than a practice, it’s a philosophy. We design systems that mimic natural processes, enhancing soil health, biodiversity, and water cycles. By integrating decentralized technologies like blockchain, we ensure transparency and traceability, empowering stakeholders and fostering trust.

Our holistic approach bridges traditional knowledge with modern innovation, cultivating landscapes that are productive, resilient, and harmonious.
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