Leading with Experience. Serving with Heart.

At NWIAA, leadership is grounded in experience, service, and a deep understanding of rural life and agriculture. Our leaders guide the organization with a focus on practical solutions, mentorship, and community impact, ensuring that women, youth, and families across the country have the support and resources they need to thrive. Through their vision and dedication, NWIAA leadership drives programs that strengthen farms, build resilient communities, and empower the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Meet our President

Destiny Carson

Destiny Carson is the President of the Board of Directors for the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA). She guides the organization’s programs that empower women, youth, and rural families, emphasizing mentorship, service, and community. Destiny believes that “the best way to serve others is to point out their strengths and teach them how to use those to better the world around them,” reflecting her commitment to building strong networks and expanding agricultural opportunities across rural America.

Dr. Tammy Gray‑Steele

Meet our Founder and Executive Director

Dr. Tammy Gray‑Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the National Women in Agriculture Association (NWIAA). Raised on a farm in rural Oklahoma, she has dedicated her career to empowering women, youth, and underserved communities through agriculture. Since founding NWIAA in 2008, she has led programs that promote food security, support minority farmers, and develop hands-on agricultural education and leadership. Dr. Gray‑Steele emphasizes that “our youth and minority communities need a place where they can learn about agriculture in a hands-on way, so they can see themselves in the process,” reflecting her commitment to building thriving communities and sustainable careers for future generations.

National Women in Agriculture Association

Board of Directors

President

Destiny Carson

Board Member

George Roberts

Vice-President

Kevin Elmore

Board Member

Darryl Hillard

Chaplin

Rev. Vivian Williams

Board Member

Ana Bennet

NWIAA’s State Chapter Leaders are the backbone of our local communities, bringing hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the unique needs of women, youth, and families in agriculture. These leaders guide chapter programs, foster local connections, and ensure that NWIAA’s mission reaches every corner of the country. Through their dedication and service, State Chapter Leaders help build stronger farms, stronger families, and stronger rural communities.

Local Leaders, Lasting Impact

Learn About our Chapters

  • Kentucky

  • Louisiana

  • Maine

  • Maryland

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • Nevada

  • New Hampshire

  • New Jersey

  • New Mexico

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Delaware

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Hawaii

  • Idaho

  • Illinois

  • Indiana

  • Iowa

  • Kansas

Meet Our Chapter Presidents

  • North Dakota

  • Ohio

  • Oklahoma

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • Vermont

  • Virginia

  • Washington

  • West Virginia

  • Wisconsin

  • Wyoming

Meet Our International Chapter Leaders

  • Alabama

  • Alaska

  • Arizona