Experience & Skills

Strategic Sourcing & Sustainability-Focused Procurement

Identification, evaluation, and onboarding ingredient suppliers aligned with product, quality, and scale requirements
Experience conducting supplier capability assessments across technical, operational, and commercial dimensions, including production capacity, certifications, risk profile, and long-term viability
Integration of product design and sourcing decisions that meet financial targets while maintaining product integrity
Novel crop/ingredient value chain development
Identity preserved and direct contracting with growers, including multi-year agreements

Regenerative Agriculture Program Design & Execution

Place-based, farmer-led project design and implementation in both temperate and tropical regions
Experience with a variety of specialty crops, spanning row crops, tree nuts, sweeteners & more
Project management and communication with a variety of internal & external stakeholders: farmers, brands, non-profits, and consultants/agencies
Partner with R&D and Innovation teams to embed sustainability into product development and formulation process

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Expertise

Multiple years of experience performing & managing data gathering for complete Scope 1-3 inventory
Development of corporate climate action plans & science-based reduction approach

Communications

Methodology, research, and presentation of sustainability data and reporting, including third-party certification (B Corp, Green-e, etc.)
Extensive engagement in external media interviews, speaking opportunities, and presentations spanning conferences, university courses & more