Women in Ag Tech Webinars
Strategies for Career Growth and Innovation in Ag Tech R&D
Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
WiAT Group Editor Lara Sowinski interviews Sarah Canada, Chief of Staff to the CTO and Global R&D Operations leader at Corteva Agriscience, in a candid conversation on career development inside one of the industry’s leading ag R&D teams.
We’ll explore the skills, mindsets, and mentorship experiences that can accelerate your career—from field-level roles to strategy and operations leadership. You’ll also learn how to bring innovative ideas to the workplace and successfully implement them.
Key Takeaways
Three actions to take for career growth
How to find the right mentor
How to bring your innovative ideas to fruition
Presented By:

Sarah Canada
R&D Chief of Staff and Operations Leader
Corteva Agriscience
Canada drives collaboration across subfunctions, tracking key metrics, and ensuring Corteva Agriscience’s R&D strategy is reflected throughout operations. She is responsible for executing strategic initiatives showcasing R&D innovation for key external audiences, represents the R&D organization on several internal strategy teams, and leads the Operations Leadership Team implementing organization and company priorities consistently across R&D.