Ivy started working with UVM Extension Northwest Crops & Soils Program in January 2019 as an hourly wage employee. In May 2021, Ivy was hired in a full-time permanent position as a Crops and Soils Coordinator. Ivy is a Saint Michael's College graduate with over 4 years related work experiences at River Berry Farm, The Farm at Saint Michael's College, City Market/Onion-River Coop, and the Intervale Food Hub. Ivy has a key focus working with the Discovery Acres project, which has its own webpage.