Allison Hohn is the Executive Director of Naturally MN, formerly known as Grow North, leading strategy and growth for the organization. Prior to joining Naturally MN in 2020, Allison spent 10+ years building a holistic understanding of the food product development cycle as a food scientist at Land O’Lakes and Target Corporation, where she mentored corporate accelerator companies on product development, go to market strategies, and scaled production. She also previously served as the Director of R&D for the 15/16 Group, an NYC-based consulting firm advising startups in various capacities. Allison has been a part of the Twin Cities community her whole life; a native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she now resides, she holds a BS in Chemistry from Butler University, a Master’s in Food Science from CFANS, and a Master’s in Supply Chain Management from the Carlson School of Management. She is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs across MN from ag tech companies to CPG brands and welcomes introductions to all those in the industry.