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ES Botanical ConsultingPrincipal
Apr. 2024Ashland, Oregon, United StatesES Botanical Consulting is dedicated to empowering purpose-driven businesses within the herbal and natural product sector on their journey towards environmental and social responsibility. Our expertise encompasses sustainability strategy, responsible sourcing, botanical science, comprehensive research, and innovative product development, serving as a catalyst for true sustainable growth and impactful change within the industry.
Banyan BotanicalsVP of Herbal Science & Research
Jan. 2021 - Apr. 2024Ashland, Oregon, United StatesMember of executive team responsible for company strategic planning and implementation; led Herbal Science and Research department, including clinical trials, claim substantiation, and research to support new product development; co-led new product development team in formulation and execution of new products; directed and oversaw the reorganization and expansion of the Quality department, including a major revamp of quality operations and processes; directed company's social and environmental responsibility strategy and programs
IUCNMember, SSC Medicinal Plant Specialist Group
Nov. 2019
American Botanical CouncilAdvisory Board Member for Sustainable Herbs Program
Mar. 2019
American Herbal PharmacopoeiaBotanical Advisor
Jan. 2019
WishGarden HerbsDirector of Science, Sustainability & Education
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2020Louisville, ColoradoIn-house scientist overseeing all aspects of botanical science, working closely with quality control team; product development; creation and management of sustainability initiatives and goals, including sourcing of raw materials and working closely with procurement team to implement sustainability goals and programs; risk management and regulatory compliance; in-house herbal expert and oversee development and implementation of educational programming; hiring and training of educators; conduct top tear product trainings and represent WishGarden at special events, conferences and industry organizations.
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)Chair Sustainability Committee
Sep. 2018
American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)Board Member
Mar. 2018
WishGarden HerbsEducation and Sustainability Manager
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2019Louisville, ColoradoIn-house scientist, creation and management of sustainability program overseeing all raw materials, worked closely with buyer to implement sustainability goals and programs; management and development of educational programming for field staff and retail locations, spearheaded and developed online educational platforms, led product trainings as needed; creation and editing of all marketing copy, risk management and regulatory compliance, represented WishGarden Herbs at conferences and industry organizations.
Center for Integrative Botanical StudiesFounder and Director
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2015Boulder, ColoradoManagement and operations of educational center. Program design, including community classes, workshops and short courses on herbalism and ethnobotany, sustainable living. All communications and copy editing for monthly newsletter, blog, and website. Creation and development of Plant-Passionate Living™ and personal coaching and wellness programs.
Metropolitan State University of DenverAffiliate Faculty
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2015Denver, CODesign and implementation of all curriculum for undergraduate courses in Herbal Medicine and Botanical Pharmacology as part of the Department of Health Professions degree in Integrative Therapeutics.
The Organic CenterSenior Science Consultant
Aug. 2011 - Sep. 2012Boulder, COIn-house scientist responsible for the writing of reports on various scientific issues related to organic food and agriculture; project manager for research projects, translation of scientific research on organic foods and agriculture for public audiences, grant writing, assistance with various other communication materials.
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