Dr. Ruchi Bhardwaj received her Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences in 2021; earned her Master's also in Environmental Sciences in 2014 and her Bachelor's of Science in Biotechnology, Microbiology & Chemistry in 2011 all from North Dakota State University. Ruchi is a Community builder, Environmental scientist, Licensed water-treatment plant operator, Consultant, Researcher (lab, pilot, and full-scale), Writer (technical reports, grants, research articles), Speaker, Host, Project Manager, and is Sr. Program Manager of Education & Research at Grand Farm.