Organization

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

Nicole Atchison
CEO, PURIS

Rasheeda Hawk
PhD Biophysics and Physiology

Alan Lewis
Government Affairs, Natural Grocers

Joshua Lynn
Co-founder & CEO

Tina Owens
Principal, Snowehaven Consulting

Vimal Ramjee
Senior Staff Cardiologist, Chattanooga Heart Institute

Kia Ruiz
Consultant, Environmental and Economic Resiliency

Mohammad Salehi
Owner & Founder

Errol Schweizer
Industry Leader

Megan Westgate
Founder & CEO
Standards & Verification

Brogan Augusta
Technical Implementation Coordinator

Erin Auld
In-House Counsel

James Hoback
Program Integration Specialist

Obi Iwobi
Quality Assurance Associate

Claire Kervran
Quality Assurance Manager

Michelle Kozlowski
Compliance Implementation Manager

Pauline Lauvin
Director of Quality and Program Integration

Lucy MacLoughlin
Chief Executive of Integrity & Impact

Lindsay Molder
Research Specialist

Marlo Mudd
Research Associate

John Poor
Head of Technical Strategy

Karen Reich
Paralegal

Juan Vidal
Standards Specialist

Rachel Willner
Standards Manager
Operations

Rachel Diggs
Administrative Coordinator

Emma Flynn
Strategic Operations Manager

Nichole Oleson
Chief Executive of People & Finance

Ben Schrik
Senior Finance Manager

Kathy Weinkle
People Operations Manager
Marketing & Communications

Sharon Beerman
Marketing Insights Analyst

Hans Eisenbeis
Director of Mission & Messaging

Shruti Kapoor
Digital Media Strategist

Brittany O'Brien
Chief Executive of Marketing & Communications

Karoline Schaufler
Marketing and Mission Education Manager

Alissa Vanlandingham
Social Media Specialist

Jade Vantreese
Communications Manager

Melissa Waddell
Copywriter and Editor
Program Insights, Engagement, and Development

Oryx Battiste
Business Analyst

Hannah Claridge
Client Experience Associate

Lea Emery
SalesForce Administrator

Alycia Falter
Client Engagement Lead

Kiira Heymann
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Learning & Community

Shawn Kemp
Information Systems Renewal Officer

James Lovold
Program Expansion Manager

Sam McKee
Business Development Specialist

Anna McKee
Verification Support Associate

Cameron Miller
Chief Executive of Business Strategy & Innovation

Jocelin Mora
Client Experience Associate

Megan Murray
Business Development Manager

Shannon Reigh
Client Experience Manager

Madison Rossi
Partnerships & Community Engagement Manager