About Karen Archipley
Karen Archipley, once an international hat designer and manufacturer, brings her business and marketing expertise to Archi's Acres and the VSAT program. Karen heads up the recruiting of students and identifies employment opportunities and entrepreneurship assistance for VSAT graduates as well as marketing and Sales of Archi's Acres produce and VSAT graduates products.

About Colin Archipley
Decorated Marine Sergeant Colin Archipley brings his leadership skills and passion for agriculture technology to the Archi's Acres VSAT program. Colin teaches the Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training program, and is leading the way to establish VSAT across the Country.

About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)