Sharon is excited to join the Non-GMO Project especially due to her belief in their mission of empowering individuals, retailers and manufacturers with education and shared knowledge that will motivate us collectively towards healthy sustainable food systems in our communities.
As the Marketing Insights Analyst, Sharon brings over fifteen years of in-depth marketing research, product development and communications expertise. Her work in gathering consumer insights and feedback have played an essential role in building consumer trust with leading organic, natural and nutritional food brands in the U.S and globally.
She remains inspired by the ground-swell of consumer feedback reflected in individual purchase decisions and quantitative research that continues to be a catalyst for influencing how we believe food needs to be responsibly grown and manufactured.
Deeply rooted in the pacific northwest, Sharon had the great fortune of growing up on her parents and grandparent’s subsistence farm, grounding her literally and figuratively with values and a belief that knowing and trusting the food we eat must be a choice for everyone.
When Sharon is out of the office, she can be found immersed in nature either by climbing a mountain or nurturing family, friends and garden spaces.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Lindsey developed a love for the environment at a young age from going on long hikes with her family. After graduating from Western Washington University with a BA in Environmental Studies and a minor in Communications, Lindsey spent a year as an AmeriCorps Food Educator at Common Threads Farm in Bellingham, Washington. As a Food Educator, she developed a deep love for organic gardening and environmental education.
Since joining the Non-GMO Project in 2019, she's remained passionate about supporting the Good Food Movement through data informed digital marketing. She also enjoys watching nature documentaries with her husband and spending time with her cats.
Megan brings her passion for good food and building relationships with food producers to the Non-GMO Project as the Business Development Manager. Megan was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, and has always had a deep connection with food. Growing up, she watched her parents grow vegetable gardens, plant fruit trees, go fishing for salmon, and pull in pots of Dungeness crabs throughout the summer. These foundations of where food comes from stuck with Megan and instilled a passion to work with food.
Megan’s career has been in the natural and organic retail industry, running community outreach programs, in-store vendor programs, and culinary programs. She built relationships with food producers to create their in-store presence and recognition with customers. She did this through in-store events, cooking classes, industry trade shows, and community gatherings. Her favorite part of her career has been watching small local producers build their brand, build their recognition, and grow into flourishing businesses.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys cooking for friends and family, hiking with her dog Bilbo, and taking naps in her hammock.
Madison was born and raised here in western Washington and is excited to be back in the area and joining the Non-GMO Project team!
After earning her B.A in Sociology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Madison spent time in Vermont serving with the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Her work with youth development and environmental education based community organizations fueled her passion for nonprofit and mission-driven work and cultivated her interest in sustainable food systems and food education. Most recently, this interest led her to a community-owned food cooperative in Burlington, VT where she joined the Community Engagement team and worked on Co-op membership and programming.
Her passion for food education and transparency is what brings Madison to the Non-GMO Project. She is excited to contribute to the Project as a member of the Client Experience team!
In her downtime you can find Madison working on various craft projects, seeking out the best local cuisine, cooking, baking, or exploring local hikes and trails.
Hans Eisenbeis has worked in journalism, marketing, and PR for 25 years. As a boy, he worked summers on his grandfather’s fifth-generation dairy farm in Vernon County, Wisconsin. His love of the outdoors began on the farm and in the forest, but now extends to mountaineering, sailing, cycling, and backpacking – as well as organic, natural, and non-GMO foods that regenerate life.
Hans is a veteran reporter and editor at alternative newspapers, national and regional magazines, public radio, television, and digital media. He holds a BA in History from St. Olaf College and a Master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School.
Hans has also worked in marketing, corporate communications, consumer insights, and media relations, with a focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Arriving most recently from the dairy cooperative Organic Valley, Hans brings a passion for holistic health, mission-driven organizations, and sustainable business practices that promote cooperation with nature.
Emma serves the Non-GMO Project as the Strategic Operations Manager. Emma enjoys supporting the mission of the Non-GMO Project as she strives to live in greater harmony with the natural world and to steward a healthier and more equitable future for the earth and its inhabitants. She is also passionate about collaborative facilitation and employee engagement.
Emma grew up in Saratoga Springs, New York where she spent summers working on an organic vegetable farm. She studied Communications and Global Studies at Marist College in Poughkeepsie where she was a coxswain for the men’s rowing team (yes, just like The Boys in the Boat). Prior to arriving at the Non-GMO Project, Emma has experience in non-profit development and fundraising, event organizing, as well as leading worksite wellness initiatives, and supporting a social enterprise sustainable coffee startup.
Growing up working on a farm on the Palouse, Cameron developed a deep appreciation for the connection between our land, our food, and our health. Through a varied career that has included time as a design engineer, a Six Sigma Black Belt, a software company executive, amongst other endeavors, Cameron never lost his connection to the land. For Cameron, joining the Non-GMO Project has been a deeply fulfilling full-circle connection with his roots.
Cameron has volunteered extensively for organizations operating in the sustainable food space, including serving on the Board of Directors of Tilth Alliance. While pursuing his MBA in Sustainable Business, Cameron co-founded FarmShare, a sharing economy platform for farmers to share equipment with each other. The intent of FarmShare was to reduce the capital costs of farming in order to help younger farmers enter the profession, thereby reducing the trend of farm consolidation and corporatization.
Bellingham was initially home to Cameron while he pursued his undergraduate degree at Western Washington University. Some years later, Cameron and his family returned to Bellingham from the buzzing tech hub of Seattle, seeking a greater sense of purpose and balance. Moving to Bellingham was a step closer to Cameron’s roots and a more intimate sense of community. Joining the Non-GMO Project brings that greater sense of purpose and balance into the professional realm, and Cameron is excited to bring his business and leadership experience to the organization.
Kathy is thrilled to join the Non-GMO project as the Operations Manager. Her experience with coaching, education and business management meshed with a deep passion for healthy food brought her to the Project.
Before heading to the Pacific Northwest in 1993, Kathy lived in Boston where she worked for an educational non-profit and earned her M.Ed. in college counseling. A longing to be closer to the mountains and water, drew Kathy to Seattle and eventually Bellingham. Kathy has spent much her work life teaching, coaching and advising people in all things related to career and education. Thriving on variety in her work, Kathy also has experience in business operations and most recently worked for an experientially-based high school here in Bellingham managing daily business operations.
When she’s not at work, Kathy loves hiking and skiing in the North Cascades, hanging out with her family and friends and her intrepid dog Biscuit and cat, Sasha.
During her time at Western Washington University, Lindsay worked for the Non-GMO Project as an intern. After graduating with her bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, she was thrilled to begin working for the Project full-time.
Lindsay discovered her passion for environmental sustainability and food justice while studying environmental policy in Ireland. She experienced living non-GMO first hand and wanted to help spread the message. Her knowledge in environmental law has aided in her research projects.
In her free time, Lindsay can be found reading mystery books, watching movies about sharks, spoiling her niece and nephew, and exploring everything that Bellingham has to offer!