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Apr 2022
Miyoko’s Creamery, based in Northern California’s esteemed wine country, was established in 2014 by iconic plant milk cheesemaker Miyoko (ME-YO-KO) Schinner. Known as the world’s finest plant milk creamery and built on the foundations of craft and compassion, Miyoko’s is the natural evolution of dairy– using time-honed techniques and the finest ingredients to make a variety of award-winning artisan butters and cheeses.
As a mission-driven, proudly vegan, certified B Corporation, Miyoko’s believes that food unites us all, that the good life can be savored without sacrifice, and that change can be made when we recognize the connection of our plates to the world, systems, and living beings around us. With taste and performance at the forefront, Miyoko’s products are perfect for all culinary and baking applications. From the much-loved European-Style Cultured Butter to the highly praised Liquid Pizza Mozzarella, all offerings are a 1:1 substitution in any recipe or dish.
Proudly served in world-class wineries & restaurants, their cheeses and butters are loved by chefs, pizzaiolos, cheese mongers, and sommeliers worldwide. Rapidly becoming a foodie favorite, Miyoko’s butters, cheese wheels, mozzarellas, and cream cheeses are widely available in over 30,000 retailers nationwide, as well as on miyokos.com.
Board Member
Jun 2013
Gardein™ (garden+protein) is a line of deliciously meat-free foods made from non-GMO soy and wheat, ancient grains and veggies. Our award-winning products deliver the taste, texture and nutrition of meat – with no cholesterol and less fat and calories. Gardein has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show , The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Good Morning America, in addition to national and local news broadcasts on ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX. Every day our highly dedicated employees are working hard to create and deliver the highest-quality meatless foods that taste good, are good for you and good for the planet.
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Board Member
Jun 2011
Established in 2009, the American Sustainable Business Council is a network of businesses and business associations that have committed themselves to the triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Profit. ASBC members believe that sustainable business is good business, and a sustainable economy is a prosperous and resilient one. ASBC promotes policy change by educating and informing the business community, policy makers, and the media about the business case for change, and by engaging the leaders of businesses and enterprises in building broad support for the policies America needs. The Council spans a growing network of business associations across the United States, which in turn represents over 250,000 businesses.
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2022
Board Member
Apr 2022
Miyoko’s Creamery, based in Northern California’s esteemed wine country, was established in 2014 by iconic plant milk cheesemaker Miyoko (ME-YO-KO) Schinner. Known as the world’s finest plant milk creamery and built on the foundations of craft and compassion, Miyoko’s is the natural evolution of dairy– using time-honed techniques and the finest ingredients to make a variety of award-winning artisan butters and cheeses.
As a mission-driven, proudly vegan, certified B Corporation, Miyoko’s believes that food unites us all, that the good life can be savored without sacrifice, and that change can be made when we recognize the connection of our plates to the world, systems, and living beings around us. With taste and performance at the forefront, Miyoko’s products are perfect for all culinary and baking applications. From the much-loved European-Style Cultured Butter to the highly praised Liquid Pizza Mozzarella, all offerings are a 1:1 substitution in any recipe or dish.
Proudly served in world-class wineries & restaurants, their cheeses and butters are loved by chefs, pizzaiolos, cheese mongers, and sommeliers worldwide. Rapidly becoming a foodie favorite, Miyoko’s butters, cheese wheels, mozzarellas, and cream cheeses are widely available in over 30,000 retailers nationwide, as well as on miyokos.com.
2019
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Women on Boards Project
Co-Founder and Chair Women on Boards Project (WOBproject.com)
Mar 2019
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Natural Products Industry
Cofounder JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Collaborative (jedicollaborative.com)
Mar 2019
2018
Advisor Conscious Capitalism Global Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
Mar 2018
Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (CCI) envisions a world where Conscious Capitalism is the norm and billions of people can flourish, leading lives infused with passion, purpose, love and creativity; a world of freedom, harmony, prosperity, and compassion.
The CCI team are stewards of the Conscious Capitalism movement and philosophy, abiding by the core belief that business is good, ethical, noble, and heroic. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, CCI creates and sustains networks of support and provides access to ideas and information so business leaders can run their organizations in a conscious way.
We work to elevate humanity through business by building a movement of business leaders who are improving the practice and purpose of capitalism through the tenets of Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Leadership, and Conscious Culture.
CCI’s core programmatic offerings are our community of local Chapters, our free Virtual Gatherings, and major events like the annual Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit.
2013
Board Member
Oct 2013
think!® was born when single mother of two Lizanne Falsetto needed nutritious food to take on the go. Today, think!® products are sold in grocery and health food stores nationwide and the company is a passionate supporter of health through nutrition.
Since launching in 1999, think!® has been committed to making food that is as nutritious as it is delicious. From High Protein Bars that are certified gluten-free to Protein & Fiber Hot Oatmeal that are non-GMO Project verified, think!® believes in using high quality ingredients that provide a good source of protein.
As a premium, lifestyle brand, think!® has an influential base of brand evangelists from fitness experts to celebrities. think!® has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Ad Age, Bloomberg and has been recognized multiple times by Fitness Magazine with their Healthy Food Awards.
In 2014, think!® was named one of the 25 Most Innovative Brands by Entrepreneur magazine.
Our philosophy:
We believe that eating well should taste great. That good food fuels life’s greatest adventures. And when you eat well and nourish your body, you feel your best.
Our products include:
High Protein Bars
Protein+ 150 Calorie Bars
Protein & Fiber Hot Oatmeal
Protein & Superfruit Bars
Protein Cakes
Protein & Probiotics Hot Oatmeal
For more information, please visit thinkproducts.com
facebook.com/thinkproducts
instagram.com/thinkproducts
twitter.com/thinkproducts
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