Browse the bios of our Board of Trustees to learn more about the movers and shakers who are actively involved in advancing the science behind organic food, fiber and farming.
Laura Batcha is the current CEO/Executive Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA). Originally joining the staff of OTA in 2008, she has served in...
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Dr. Asa Bradman holds the Scientist Seat on the Organic Center Board of Trustees, keeping the center connected with the academic community and current...
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Bob Kaake is Organic & Natural Technical Director at General Mills. He leads a passionate team of product development and quality professionals to ideate,...
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Todd Linsky, a veteran of over 28 years in the organic produce industry, started his career as a produce manager in a small natural foods store. He moved as a...
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Jessica Lundberg is Vice President of People, Planet and Process as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Lundberg Family Farms, the United State’s...
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Melody discovered her passion for the organic food industry in 1976 when she began working at a Natural Foods Coop in Iowa. Years in the industry have given...
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At Organic Valley, Peterman applies his expertise leveraging fresh insights to inform strategy and operational tactics for the farmer-owned cooperative that is...
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Mark Squire is co-owner and manager of Good Earth Natural Foods. His career began in the 1960s after reading J.I. Rodale and Sir Albert Howard, which instilled...
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Marci Zaroff is an internationally recognized ECOlifestyle visionary, authority, innovator and educator and has been instrumental in driving authenticity,...
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