Courtney Farrell, Project Manager, North State Planning & Development Collective at CSU, Chico – has over 25 years’ experience in economic and community development, project management, and funding development. As a Development Specialist, Courtney has been the primary grant writer on over $25 million in winning proposals. This record results from her ability to design programs and projects addressing economic and community development needs, including building teams and identifying value added elements to a project’s scope. The Collective’s mission is to build capacity in the North State region to reinforce a resilient economy and working lands, with robust opportunities for our youth.