
About New Venture Advisors
Our team and collaborators bring a unique, multi-faceted perspective to the sustainable food industry.
Our business acumen comes from top tier consulting, strategy and operations management experience in the private sector. Our entrepreneurial vision stems from launching and running our own food enterprises. Our passion for social and environmental impact aligns with our diverse experience in the social and civic sectors.
We bring this all together to help our clients develop food systems and businesses that are socially and economically sustainable.
New Venture Advisors is exceptional. The team has a rare ability grasp the vision for a project as well as the nuance. It’s a pleasure to work with skilled, knowledgeable, experienced people who share a passion for rebuilding food systems that work for people and places.
Our Team
Kathy Nyquist
Founder and Principal
Melissa Hamilton
Business Strategy Specialist
Andrea J. Carbine
Sr. Project Manager

Liane Sullivan
Project Manager

Annie Kalavagunta
Financial Specialist

Robert Clemens
Financial Specialist
Our Collaborators

Negin Moayer
Facility Design Specialist

Joel Berman
Kitchen Design Specialist
Jim Carbine
Food Industry Strategist