Sundari Kraft is a Principal with Ascent Strategies. She has been working to effect policy change for the last 15 years, beginning with local issues at the municipal level and evolving to include state and county government affairs, ballot and candidate campaigns, and communications consulting. Her in-depth work in the areas of science-based agriculture policy, immunizations, and plastic and chemical-related issues has resulted in a comprehensive understanding of effective messaging and tactical strategies within contentious landscapes. Sundari is the recipient of the CropLife America Urbanowski Grassroots Award, Dr. Virgilio Licona Health Leadership Award from the Colorado Health Foundation, and the CDC Childhood Immunization Champion Award.