NC alumna Leanna James (Kozak), Greenhouse Technician Co-op program (2013) was featured on Greenhouse Canada’s piece “Top 4 Under 40: On the path to success” for being among the next generation of innovative and entrepreneurial professionals in horticulture.
James, grower and operations manager at Envirofresh Produce in Sombra, Ontario, says that a horticulture class in college inspired her to change career paths and apply to NC’s Greenhouse Technician Co-op program.
James’s career success is attributed to her willingness to collaborate and her ability to increase efficiency while ensuring product quality. As a leader, she is described as being a mentor and coach to others and always on top of the latest techniques in growing.