PRESIDENT

Serving since 2024; Term ends in 2027

In 2012, I fell in love with a beet (two-thirds the size of my head) from Midori Farm at the Port Townsend Farmers Market. It offered the taste of “terroir,” that earthy combination of mineral-rich soil, long days of sunlight, Pacific Northwest rain and winds, salty air; and the quality of qi that shines through well-cared for products grown in well-tended land. My family moved to Port Townsend in 2018 in pursuit of taste and flavor, and I quickly became a Food Co-op member.

Locally, I’ve used my creative and strategic talent and chef instructor experience to partner with the Farmers Market on market demos, collaborative programming for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth aimed at well-being, and a novel, collective, trust-based approach to support new and diverse vendors’ participation. I also served as a member of the Port Townsend Food System Resiliency Task Force during the pandemic where 15 organizations and leaders kept people and food systems safe, sustainable, and robust while maintaining equitable access to quality food. This work inspired my food podcast. As a lawyer, I also worked with others to preserve over 100 acres of agrarian land in Chimacum and assisted with land back work as a personal commitment to food security, farmers, and indigenous leaders.

Cooperation makes the impossible possible when we show up for each other with our gifts and common purpose. I am honored to serve the community and the Food Co-op as an integral part of a healthy and holistic food system.

VICE PRESIDENT

Serving since 2025; Term ends in 2028

I have a deep commitment to community and the values of collaboration, shared decision-making, and inclusivity. I live in an intentional community, which has given me a strong foundation in fostering equity, supporting meaningful engagement and a high tolerance for process. As a public health nurse, my perspective is oriented toward social and health justice. I believe in the power of working together to create more just, inclusive, and sustainable systems. Some of the identities I carry are: parent of teens, partner, queer, gender queer, masculine-coding, white-bodied, settler-descended.

I joined the Olympia Food Co-op over 25 years ago, and joining the Food Co-op was one of the first things I did when I moved to Port Townsend in 2019! 

TREASURER

Serving since 2025; Term ends in 2026

I have worked in the Maritime Industry for almost 20 years beginning in Port Townsend after graduating from the NW School of Wooden Boat building. I have been a Co-op member since 2006 and have been involved or supporting Co-ops from here to Olympia, Portland and California. Having been employed by the Port Townsend Co-op and I believe I have a better understanding of what makes the Co-op successful and some of the challenges it faces.

SECRETARY

Serving since 2025; Term ends in 2027

I grew up in western Washington and hold a deep commitment to protecting our regions environment so that others can appreciate its natural splendor for generations to come. In 2014 I graduated from The Evergreen State College with a Bachelors Degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. I currently work for the North Olympic Development Council's (NODC) Farm and Food Business Development Program as the Outreach Coordinator. I believe that supporting local farmers and food businesses on the Olympic Peninsula will lead to a healthier environment, economy, and culture. I've been a proud member of food co-operatives for over 15 years, including 7 years with the Port Townsend Food Co-op. 

Serving since 2024; Term ends in 2026

Food is medicine. It is a bridge of connection, a joy, a safe haven. Like connection, relationship, and community, we cannot live without it. Our bridges may look like kitchen tables, floors, tv trays, or beds that we fill with integral substance as much as the sweetness and spice. I hope to help play my part in the means of connection while on the board.

I moved to PT to grow as a person; more accurately, to become more of myself. This “becoming” cannot have happened without a community of loved ones to help me buy my first car to get here or a love long forgotten helping me find somewhere to lay my head each day. Days turn into weeks and months, and I meet new people to love. Sunrises come with breakfast, belly-laughs, and hot coffees around an old rickety table. Winter sunsets welcome hot chocolate beside burgeoning embers and tales of the past. I didn’t think I could find somewhere to fit here (and perhaps I still don’t) but that is not a hindrance. When you’re someone on the outside, you can see the things that are missing and need attention and care.

We notice and share these gaps with those who have access to tools of repair who cannot see the big picture from within because we can’t grow alone. And we shouldn’t. Interdependence is our survival. The myriad ways we can support one another is how we succeed.

Serving since 2025; Term ends in 2027

As an Evergreen State College graduate with 35 years experience in customer service, including 7 years at our co-op, I have developed excellent listening skills and a deep appreciation for our wonderful corner of the Great Northwest.

And as a staff member and assistant team leader, I believe in fostering a kind, compassionate, and nurturing workplace, and take pride in what it means to be part of a cooperative. I am convinced that a thriving co-op depends not only on financial sustainability but also on a workplace culture that prioritizes equity, transparency, education, and respect.

I’m honored and excited to run for the staff position on the board. I get a thrill walking down our store’s aisles, seeing local produce and products from our friends and neighbors. It’s an inspiring daily reminder of why our co-op matters.

Serving since 2025; Term ends in 2028

I have extensive experience with a wide range of services at the Food Coop. I worked 16-years in the grocery, bulk, and chill departments. For the last 10 years of my employment, I was the Lead for the Frozen and Refrigeration department. My job was to order, stock, train new employees, and oversee all aspects of this section. Throughout my employment at the Coop, I focused on customer service and support of local businesses. I left my position due to a medical condition in 2022.

I have been actively involved in the local bicycle scene for over 20 years, supporting non-motorized transportation for the health of individuals and for our community. I ran a bicycle stand at the Farmers Market for a number of years where I encouraged everyone who stopped by to get out and ride, and to develop a relationship with a local bike shop. I tuned up and repaired youth bikes for free and showed them how to maintain their equipment.

I volunteer with Skillmation at Port Townsend High School where we mentor 9th graders.  I also volunteer with the Read to Rover Program at Chimacum Elementary School helping 2nd graders to love reading.