LaShauna Austria, a visionary leader, nurtures change through her roles as the driving force behind Seeds of Change Consulting, the heart of Kindred Seedlings Farm, and co-founder of Kindred Future Collaborative. Her journey, rooted in Alamance County, NC, embodies a commitment to rural life, advocating for land preservation and Southern food traditions.

With a rich tapestry of experiences in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors, LaShauna’s passion converges on advancing racial equity and reshaping food systems. Her adeptness in leadership, management, and community engagement fosters collaborations that address race, food justice, and land ownership with both secular and faith-based communities.

As an ordained minister, LaShauna leverages her spiritual calling to inspire anti-racism work within congregations. As Minister of Becoming and Belonging at Land of the Sky, United Church of Christ, she cultivates spaces for dialogue, reflection, and action, steering the ship of racial justice and reparations initiatives.

In synergy with the Culture Mill Lab, LaShauna co-creates Barn Church—a sanctuary of multiracial fellowship and artistic expression in Saxapahaw, NC. Here, voices are amplified, diversity celebrated, and bonds forged over food and creative arts, embodying a vision of inclusive community activism.

LaShauna’s consultancy offers a wide range of services, from fostering farmers of color to organizational development, research, and racial equity training. Her holistic approach, blending facilitation, conflict resolution, and strategic analysis, empowers individuals and organizations to embed equity into their core missions.