MESA Steward Review

3/30 arrival. 2/21: enrolled/emailed Course login info. 2/2: Fedexed visa docs. 1/30: sent Andrew the 7002/awaiting signature before sending visa packet. Paid CAAP fee (finally!).referred by Natalia Escobar; checklist on file. Clark farm invitation sent 12/1, accepted w/Agrmt, Lauren needs to issue invoice and ds2019 draft

Kevin has been nominated to join MESA by G-Biack, our partner NGO in Thika, Kenya.

10/6: Ellen confirmed extension, with stipend adjustment, thru 3/14/18. 2/21: emailed CAAP invoice and Loan/Scholarship Agreement to Extended full year. Kevin 2/10: emailed 7002 to Ellen. 2/9: Checklist on file. rec'd agmt. prepping DS docs. scholarship request pending? 2/7: sent invite. 1/26: Ellen B. plans to invite him based on Samuel's rec. Awaiting GR's updated TP...7/5/16: rec'd G-Biack checklist, MESA is approving his app.

Rolino successfully completed his first year U.S. program and is an excellent candidate for the Next Level Program in 2017.

Visa rejected. not sure yet if he'll re-apply...P42 interested/will skype him.

Mariana is already in the U.S. She transferred her visa to MESA's program, but the long process caused us to lose her original Host assignment. Seeking placement now.

10/31 program done, awaiting Exit eval. 2/10: called to pester ERic for ds signature...almost done...Mariana was originally assigned to ECNG but after 3 days she realized it wasn't for her. She joined Eric and Miri for landscaping/permaculture training in Jan., and we made it "official" w/ their Host app/TP as of 2/1/2017.

Francis already has his visa in hand and is ready to join MESA now. His candidacy is supported by a trusted MESA colleague and Peace Corps volunteer in Ghana.

Joining SFF. Awaiting their Host mats, then need to revise his DS forms.

Failed visa interview. Anita has been carefully screened and nominated by MESA's trusted Global partner NGO: REVSODEP-Ghana.

4/6: Visa rejected. MESA to Fedex revised visa packet w/ May 20 start date for another try...3/14: waiting for Host 7002 sig, then ready to Fedex docs 3/13: rec'd scholarhsip/loan request, sent invoice. 3/9: sent Heartwood invitation. 2/6: checklist completed and filed, but too big to upload. 1/31: asked ernest to complete the checklist.

Lauren Skyped him. too easily agitated, aggressive. MESA to refund his $75 app. fee.

intends to return to Ke'ei Mauka

4/16 arrival. 2/10: emailed 2019 draft to Lino, sent Chuck/Nina Lino's NLP app. invoice and 7002 2/9: finally rec'd agmt. 1/3: Lauren emailed Step 3 info. to Lino on 1/6/2017, should receive his signed Agreement by 1/13/2017...

David successfully completed MESA's first level U.S. program in 2014 and is an excellent candidate for the Next Level Program in 2017.

3/13: David w/d due to family obligations. Altho he had a great placement offer, it took forever to receive an invitation, and maybe he was also hoping for more $$..? Told him to contact us in Sept. if he wants to apply for 2018. 3/9: sent Heartwood invitation. Former EA intern.

Lander has been recruited and carefully screened by a trusted MESA alum in Peru.

3/3: Jose H. created a huge mess with his 2 candidates, who wound up withdrawing due to misleading info. given them by jose...1/31: asked Jose to complete the checklist. 1/26: Jose H. referral. wants 2Gander. I left a vm for Trey Flemming. 1/3/2017: Lauren emailed Jose that Lander's app. is incomplete/requested status update

3/6: last month we skyped and she seemed very qualified but completely unaware about sust. ag. I imprssed upon her that MESA is not convntional ag., told her to think about whethr we'r the right choice for her and send me her follow-up, but she never followed-up....2/6: $75 fee paid. awaiting Skype date. 1/26: sent WU info. and also let her know she may need to wait until 2018...1/17 Lauren emailed Step 1/app fee.

Esther has carefully screened and nominated by G-Biack, MESA's trusted partner NGO in Thika, Kenya.

not sure..."Daughter of Zion"??!

Julia has been carefully screened and nominated by G-Biack, MESA's trusted partner NGO in Kenya.

8/30/2018 Completed. 7/14 rec'd $350 WU receipt for CAAP deposit. 7/11: send Solidarity Invitation. 2/10: Checklist rec'd and on file. 1/31: asked Gbiack to complete the checklist.

This candidate has been carefully screened and nominated by a trusted MESA alum from Ecuador who writes "Bismark is a young professional graduate of the Universidad Agraria del Ecuador, he has been in charge of the family farm and knows rice and maize crops, he also has knowledge of agricultural machinery and irrigation because he works in a company where they sell machinery Agricultural and irrigation equipment.
Bismark also has experience in driving which can be used in a farm where there is agricultural machinery.He is a very hardworking and dedicated young man in the things he performs, he is always willing to learn and likes to give his best in everything he does."

11/13 program done. Pri-mailed Cert.4/14 arrival. 3/15: accepted Heartwood, sent Agmt and $500 WU pmt. 1/31: asked Tyrone to complete the checklist.

Nancy has carefully screened and nominated by G-Biack, MESA's trusted partner NGO in Thika, Kenya.

4/13 Started with Peacock Hill, unhappy/isolated, relocated to Clark farm 7/5/17. 3/14 Rec'd agmt. sent 7002 to Mike. Need scholarship form? 3/6: sent her Peacock Hill invite, but mistakenly CCed Ernest instead of GBIACK. emailed GBiack 3/9. 2/10: Checklist on file.1/31: asked Gbiack to complete the checklist. she applied last summer on old system, had her app. moved to new sys., but has since resubmitted this app. so lauren deleted the old version...

Anuradha has been carefully screened and nominated by the Business and Vocational Information Center (BVIC), MESA's partner representative in Sri Lanka.

relocated from HWI>Solidarity in August. 4/14 arrival. 3/14: waiting for Host 7002 sig, then ready to Fedex docs3/10: sent invoice. (mistkenly deleted other notes! Never rec'd BVIC's checklist...

Frany has been nominated by a trusted MESA alum in Cusco, and screened by a MESA staff member who is also based in Cusco region.

3/14: arr. BOS
1/29 - Agmt ret'd, DS forms prepped, $100 deposit rec'd

1/20/20 sent Clark Farm invitation

7/6: Lauren left vm and emailed his former CAEP coordinator Leila Silviera for recommendation.

5/16: Lauren uploaded his files for him and sent Step 1 follow-up

6/2: Lauren emailed Step 1

I sent him the Skype fee info. last summer and didn't har back from him until Jan. 2018, asking about his seed internship status..I emailed him to ask if he paid the fee.

flaked...

12/21: invoiced CAAPX. Highly motivated, friendly candidate who seeks a Biodynamic placement with his wife, Mei Lee. Both Mei Lei and spouse intend to start a BD farm in Malaysia upon program completion. This couple has some hands-on market garden experience with more extensive experience in organic product sales.

2/27 SFO arrival. 1/17: Fedexed packet. 12/19: Live Pwr invite. Skyped 9/28/17.

10/3: emailed MESA Steward application status/ delete app. by 10/15 if not submitted.

Arr. 1/20, office orientation 1/22.

Gaston has been carefully screened and nominated by MESA staff in Peru.

2/15 emailed Taproot invite. Marvila's brother. Asked Landisdale to consider; prefers East coast.

MESA staff has Skype-interviewed this candidate, verified his references, and can make a solid recommendation for a prospective, small-scale Host with diversified crop production.

2/16: Failed visa. refunded $1200 to brother. DS-draft confirmed, awaiting Christ sigs.

MESA staff has interviewed Issack and verified his references. He is an engaging and enthusiastic beginning farmer.

2/25: emailed Step 3 for Rodale.

Juan has been carefully screened and nominated by MESA staff in Peru.

VISA REJECTED> 4/7 sent Ke'ei invitation

This candidate has been recruited and nominated by MESA's trusted program representative (and Steward alum) in Ecuador.

Solidarity's 2nd choice. Requires Skype interview with them before inviting. Tyrone nominee. checklist attached.

This candidate has been carefully interviewed and nominated by MESA's trusted staff in Peru.

w/d b/c she accepted an academic internship in TN. Ugas referral.

This candidate has been carefully interviewed and nominated by MESA's trusted staff in Peru.

1/19: ISSUED ds draft (in folder) and sent urgent request for fee update before sharing draft. 1/12-agmt rec'd. emailed Step 4. 1/4 emailed Maria and MR re: mia status. ANPE. 12/19 Landis invite

He gave his deposit to Michelle. 12/21: invoice/Step 4 sent. Agmt rec'd. 12/4 sent Clark invitation. Ruben's brother, Clark Farm wants to host him.

Rolly has been carefully screened and nominated by MESA staff in Peru.

Dpt date: 4/30/2019. 2/19: DS docs prepped.2/17 Agmt rec'd. 2/13: sent P42 invite

Beatrice comes highly recommended by MESA's trusted parter NGO in Kenya.

9/12/2019 update: Approved but moving back to pending for now: didn't secure 2019 placement and awaiting follow-up from GBIACK re: 2020. 3/1: GR invited, then G-Biack revoked... G-Biack nominee

Sesan is personable, is currently employed in farming, has livestock experience, a strong commitment to integrated farming systms and is a solid candidate for a sustainable diversified farm or cow dairy.

5/8/2019: I replied to his update request /emailed Sesan ATTRA info.

1/2/2019: his app. was up for 6+ months w/o any host interest. I'm moving it to pending status for now...6/4: emailed him and Sent Solidarity his app. 1/2: pmt. conf. rec'd. emailed Step 2. 12/18 emailed Step1

2/19: DS docs prepped. Agmt rec'd. emailed CAAPX deposit invoice. 2/7: sent Lockewood invite. see G-Biack checklist.

DS docs ready to Fedex

emailed ~2/20 and said we must hear from her by month's end to confirm her interest, but no reply. 2/4: emailed Step 1

6/4 Sent our regrets due mostly to age. MESA internal:gbiack checklist??

TEST FORM

Start date: 6/18/2018. self-placement, paid app. fee. Interview scheduled for 4/19.

andrew at Clark said he was creep toward females and poor work ethic...

5/24: emailed No-go. 4/21 Step 0

He cancelled due to family obs. DS forms voided.

EA intern at VG.

Bumped to 2019 for 8-mo. EA/victory Grnds. Matt needs to submit a new TP.

??

I think she's too old and informed J&M

he was a no-show for 2/1 hangouts interview...sent Step 0, he was very persistant and wanted to also join NABDAP but we just couldn't make it work...

Agmt to be given James in Lima/Need to send next steps/invoice. 1/4: Sent F2F invitation.
1/4: Sent F2F invitation.1st choice of FtoF

Samuel is a terrific and farm-experienced Steward alum who is ready for advanced U.S. training beginning in November, 2018 or early 2019.

9/12/19: approved but I’m moving him back to to pending for now. need to circle back with Sam and ECNG re: possibilities for 2019 or 2020, Housing the crux.

Pepe is currently at a coffee farm in Hawaii. He seeks extend his program with a diversified vegetable or greenhouse placement from mid-March through mid-October.

5/3/2019-Early depart due to monther's health. 3/23: relocated from Ke'ei Mauka to GR

Katrin is currently in the U.S. MESA seeks a 9-10 month training opportunity for Katrin's main training objectives with dairy and/or livestock.

Shortened program and went home on 3/14/2020 due to oral surgery need.

Visa thru Sept. 14, 2020: Relocated to Devil's Gulch on 11/27 for trial period thru 12/16 before final decision and new TP ---
Arrived in August, starts @ Deck on 9/14/2019. Deck self-selected/recruited Katrin and will pay her CAAPX fee.
7/1: Visa packet Fedexed to Katrin.
Relocated to Devil's Gulch on ...?

Anita comes highly recommended by MESA's trusted parter NGO in Ghana.

1/29-notified MESA and Ernest she must w/d for personal reasons 1/21: DSG invite

12/28: emailed too late for 2019.

12/24: no go BCC email

Program completed: 11/30/2019
ETA: 3/13/19. Agmt rec'd/Need to send next steps/invoice. 1/4: Sent F2F invitation.

12/28: emailed too late for 2019.

Program completed: 11/26/2019

EA>Victory Grnds/ app. not complete, need files

Program completed: 11/16/2019

need to send invite, get his agrmt but Andrew oks his return.wants to Return to Clark

Program completed: 11/29/2019

Arrived SFO 4/4/2019 EA>Victory Grnds

Program completed: 11/29/2019
EA intern>Jeavons Ctr

Program Completed: 11/16/2019

12/01 completed program

3/14: arr. BOS

2/18: deposit collected by James, $1300 payment plan app'd by Lauren

1/30 - Asana-ed James re: did he accept??
1/21 emailed Clark invite

9/12/2019: Moved from Available>Pending for now. Need follow-up from LAC re: 2020.

Estalin is a farm-skilled MESA alum who is ready for his next training experience in vegetables/cut flowers &/or greenhouse production!

Sept. Arrival DATE??accepted SF, NLP fee pending before we issue his DS docs…

2/17: deposit collected by James

1/4: sent DSG invite

LAC confirmed for 2020

9/12/2019: Moved from Available>Pending for now. Need follow-up from LAC re: 2020. App'd for 2019 but didn't get placed (Jose H's referral for Taproot, but then Taproot flaked.

1/13/2022 - program completed.

1/8: rec'd his agreement and emailed deposit invoice

1/4 sent Lockewood invite

Gbiack nominee
interested in Urban Edge

Joaquin has been recruited by MESA's trusted partner NGO in Peru. He is applying for the 2020 Program season.

3/9: Lucho interviewed/wants to invite Joaquin but needs to get MBI HR ok...James has updated Joaquin.
2/25: sent MBI interview invitation w/ Host app and TP

LAC
-GR 1st choice?

Mariuxi is a Steward alumna ready for her Next Level Program experience!

2/25: Based on Maria's unclear reply in Asana it appears she doesn't want Oak Hill...we need clarity on her training goals.
2/18: emailed Oak Hill Ranch invitation/
also sent her app. to Lucho @ MBI for consideration

2/21: she's withdrawn from consideration. MESA has cancelled her prelim. DS docs.

2/19: sent invitation and DS forms already prepped in SEVIS.
2/18: Urban Edge wants to invite her as soon as their TP is updated.

3/14: arr. BOS

11/15/2020 completed program

1/29 â

sent ds2019 to verify

Accepted for 2020 but cancelled due to pandemic. Re-applying for 2023.

VGFP chose her for 2023 but she said she can no longer travel at this time. ds form sent to verify
EA intern at VG

ds forms pending
EA intern at VG

2/14: sent GR invitation

He declined Stone & Thistle says he prefers veg.
GR is interested..awaiting follow-up

About his eye condition, he sent this follow-up:
I have already been treated as I had a grafts done in 2011 and 2015. So I don't require further treatment.

Arrived 5.16 Sacto

Available July. 2023

withdrew due to financial issues, may try again in 2024.

Empower Farm? - Baker Creek?

Eager to learn technical part, understanding of seasons, urban production of compost

Relecated/extension w/ Ke'ei Mauka

arrived 5/14 w/ J2 spouse Raul

Baker Creek & food sovereignty

Available October, 2023

Post availability AFTER Spring cohort...

ETA was Aug 1, 2022 but visa denied. Current status for 2023 pending..
5.16.22: Keei Mauka Host- invitation sent

MARIA emailed in Dec. 2022 re: 2023 AVAILABILITY but didn't receive any response.

Marketing + Commercialization. Production Farm (horticultura, microgreens, mushrooms) - big farm all set - not weight lifting

Alumni of 2008, 2016

Arrival: 6.17.2022

Next Level Program (alumni) candidate: Interested in seed production, research

Extension granted w/ Clark:
Arrived 11.15.22

deposit and SEVIS invoice issued 5.16 - Accepted Empower invitation for NOV. -MAR.

arrived BOS 4.16.22
Completed 11.15.22

2.21.23 from Sarah L. "JJefferson just confirmed with me that he would like to postpone his SAGE eligibility to 2024. He is taking a course that ends in December."

Arrived 09/03/22. Applicant no for production Better in Education & Retail. The National Grocery Company in a potential opportunity
-or-INTERESTED IN 4 MONTH EMPOWER FARM

Available Spring, 2023

He withdrew 1 day before his NIV interview due to "family" reasons, but he had $$ concerns too

2.10: christine confirmed their invite-TP shared and accepted

1/16: shared his Stmt of interest and full app. w/ Slide

1.13: sent Slide Host app and invited his statement to share w/ host

Available Spring, 2023

Deck

Available beginning in July 2023

LCB invitation pending

Erick already has his visa. He is available to join a new Host assignment from March 15 - November 15, 2023.

Arrived 11.16.22
Extension granted w/ Clark:

deposit and SEVIS invoice issued 5.16 - Accepted Empower invitation for NOV. -MAR.

3/15/23- 4-mo. program completed

Emerson already has his visa. He is available to join a new Host assignment from March 15 - November 15, 2023.

Visa approved! Start Date: March 26, 2023.

Available Spring, 2023

Completely MIA...

Interviewed w/ Deck. they are inviting him.

12.13 SS - Passport expires March 2032

Available Spring, 2023

Arrived 3.20.2023

1/16: sent class invite for ESF short program. LA shared her app. w/ Buddy 12.20.22

12.13 SS - Passport expires Feb 2032

Available Spring, 2023

Visa rejected/Host notified.

1/27 Zoomed/invited by Coulters

12.13 SS - Passport expires Dec 2032

Available Spring 2023

01-31 - invited by Codman

12.23.22: Pete from Codman also expressed interest in the profile but he hasn't yet submitted his Host app...

12.21.22: 'Lauren shared Joshua's app. link with DSG per his request/interest.

Available Spring, 2023

2.10 - family emergency wants to postpone until 2024

NMF wants to interview

1.27: zoomed/invited by Codman but he declined...

12.21 - LA shared his app. link w/ Devil's Gulch based on his stated interest.

12.15 SS - Passport expires November 2032

Available Spring, 2023

1.23: Codman zoomed w/ & invited him / completed app & TP shared w/ Tim via class

12.20.22: 'Lauren shared Timothy's app. with DSG per his request/interest.

12.13 SS - Passport expires Feb 2032

Available Spring, 2023

3.7 - sent invitation from Sublime organics
12.13 SS - Passport expires July 2032

Available Spring, 2023

3.6 - sent Horton invitation and rec'd agreement

1.13: sent Slide's Host app and invited to statement to share w/ host

12.13 SS - Passport expires April 2029
**Note responses in Self Eval section: does not want to be placed in a rural placement were host family is primary social group, there is limited transportation, cook for others, etc.

Available Spring, 2023

Licking Creek invited and Katia wants to accept -- TP still pending!

Available Spring, 2023

NMF wants to interview

Pete from Codman expressed interest in the profile but he hasn't yet submitted his Host app...

VGFG - EA to cover all fees, including SAGE Steward fee & RT airfare

Joseph is a talented alumnus seeking advanced training in MESA's Next Level Program (NLP).
*NLP Hosts typically provide hourly wages or increased stipend.

Ellen & Greg Witt interviewed J. and will invite him to join

Cecilia is a multi-talented, outgoing, hardworking alumna of MESA's 2018-19 SAGE program. We look forward to sponsoring her Next Level Program with a great host partner this year!

G-Biack nominee

6/28 sent SF invitation

7/2 Agmt ret’d, invoiced deposit