Erica L.H.D. McDougall is a seasoned sustainability leader with nearly 20 years of global experience spanning corporate, NGO, and government sectors. As the Business Enablement & Sustainability Manager at Land O’Lakes, Erica manages the sustainability strategy and execution for Dairy Foods, pioneering on-farm sustainability programs and securing sustainability funding for farmer-members. Erica’s expertise includes P&L management, grant acquisition, cross-functional team leadership, and business planning. She has driven multi-million-dollar wins for international development initiatives, led an award-winning product launch for dairy case cheese, and built systems to integrate sustainability into business strategy. Erica holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor’s in International Management and French from Gustavus Adolphus College. She is an active advocate for women’s leadership at Land O’Lakes and serves as the current co-chair for the Women’s Leadership Network.

Kristy Miron leads initiatives that advance dairy sustainability, animal care, and workforce development across the Land O’Lakes dairy member owners. With a focus on environmental stewardship and continuous improvement, Kristy partners with farmers, industry stakeholders, and internal teams to implement best practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance animal welfare, and strengthen supply chain resilience. Her work includes driving adoption of the National Dairy FARM Program standards, supporting climate-smart interventions, and aligning sustainability goals with customer expectations.

Kristy has been with Land O’ Lakes since 2011 and previously worked in the Winfield United division in sales support and marketing roles. Land O’ Lakes is a perfect fit for both her professional and personal career. Her husband and her also dairy farm on their 5th generation farm with their three children James, Josie, and Joy