Joël McClurg

Joël McClurg is a seasoned government relations strategist with close to 20 years expertise in SNAP administration and safety net innovation. As the former SNAP Compliance Officer for Colorado's Department of Human Services, he managed regulatory compliance, overseeing all 64 counties' adherence to federal guidelines while serving as the primary liaison to USDA's Food and Nutrition Service. His pioneering work includes designing CO-FARM, an AI-integrated strategic planning tool for local food systems, positioning him as a national thought leader in emerging technology applications in non-profit settings, supplemented by executive education in AI business strategy from MIT Sloan. With extensive experience navigating complex federal-state regulatory environments, he combines technical policy expertise with practical implementation experience.