Organization
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The Non-GMO Project is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization located in Bellingham, Washington. The Project is operated by its staff and governed by a board of directors with the guidance of technical advisory and standards committees.
Board of Directors
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Nicole Atchison
CEO, PURIS
![Rasheeda Hawk](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Rasheeda-Hawk-e1671482013211.jpg)
Rasheeda Hawk
PhD Biophysics and Physiology
![Alan Lewis](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Alan-Lewis-arms-crossed-e1557941544534.png)
Alan Lewis
Government Affairs, Natural Grocers
![Joshua Lynn headshot for the Non-GMO Project website](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/joshua-lynn-headshot-website-scaled-e1733303940781.jpg)
Joshua Lynn
Co-founder & CEO
![Tina Owens headshot](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Tina-Owens-Professional-Headshot-2024.jpeg)
Tina Owens
Principal, Snowehaven Consulting
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Vimal Ramjee
Senior Staff Cardiologist, Chattanooga Heart Institute
![Kia Ruiz](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Kia_Ruiz-9463-scaled.jpg)
Kia Ruiz
Consultant, Environmental and Economic Resiliency
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Mohammad Salehi
Owner & Founder
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Errol Schweizer
Industry Leader
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Megan Westgate
Founder & CEO
Standards & Verification
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Brogan Augusta
Technical Implementation Coordinator
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Erin Auld
In-House Counsel
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James Hoback
Program Integration Specialist
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Obi Iwobi
Quality Assurance Associate
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Claire Kervran
Quality Assurance Manager
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Michelle Kozlowski
Compliance Implementation Manager
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Pauline Lauvin
Director of Quality and Program Integration
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Lucy MacLoughlin
Chief Executive of Integrity & Impact
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Lindsay Molder
Research Specialist
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Marlo Mudd
Research Associate
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John Poor
Head of Technical Strategy
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Karen Reich
Paralegal
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Juan Vidal
Standards Specialist
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Rachel Willner
Standards Manager
Operations
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Rachel Diggs
Administrative Coordinator
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Emma Flynn
Strategic Operations Manager
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Nichole Oleson
Chief Executive of People & Finance
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Ben Schrik
Senior Finance Manager
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Kathy Weinkle
People Operations Manager
Marketing & Communications
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Sharon Beerman
Marketing Insights Analyst
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Hans Eisenbeis
Director of Mission & Messaging
![Lindsey Rieck](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/Lindsey1.png)
Lindsey Johnson
Marketing Coordinator
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Shruti Kapoor
Digital Media Strategist
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Brittany O'Brien
Chief Executive of Marketing & Communications
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Karoline Schaufler
Marketing and Mission Education Manager
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Alissa Vanlandingham
Social Media Specialist
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Jade Vantreese
Communications Manager
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Melissa Waddell
Copywriter and Editor
Program Insights, Engagement, and Development
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Oryx Battiste
Business Analyst
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Hannah Claridge
Client Experience Associate
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Lea Emery
SalesForce Administrator
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Alycia Falter
Client Engagement Lead
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Kiira Heymann
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Learning & Community
![Shawn Kemp Headshot Non-GMO Project Website](https://www.nongmoproject.org/wp-content/uploads/shawn-kemp-headshot-website-copy.webp)
Shawn Kemp
Information Systems Renewal Officer
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James Lovold
Program Expansion Manager
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Sam McKee
Business Development Specialist
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Anna McKee
Verification Support Associate
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Cameron Miller
Chief Executive of Business Strategy & Innovation
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Jocelin Mora
Client Experience Associate
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Megan Murray
Business Development Manager
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Shannon Reigh
Client Experience Manager
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Madison Rossi
Partnerships & Community Engagement Manager