Our Team
Representing various backgrounds, skills, and professional talents, our team is dedicated to building a strong foundation for the plant-based foods industry to succeed and thrive.

RACHEL DRESKIN
Chief Executive Officer

Julie Emmett
Senior Director, Marketplace Development

Sabina Vyas
Senior Director, Impact Strategies

Nicole Negowetti
Vice President, Policy and Food Systems

Ro Conder
Vice President, Membership

Sara O'Leary
Director, Membership and Events

Margaret Barnard
Director, Operations and Administration

Jennifer Jacobs
Director, Marketplace Opportunities, Retail & Ecommerce

Alison Spasser
Senior Manager, Brand and Editorial

Maddie Segal
Senior Manager, Member Relations

Kate Good
Senior Manager, Media and Development

Ciara LaChaux
People & Operations Generalist

Christian Flinn
Policy Associate

Renee Nickelson
Policy Associate

Annie Tarashansky
Membership and Communications Coordinator
Consultants

Beverly Paul
Federal Policy

Carl Jorgensen
Agriculture

Jennifer Holt
Retail Data

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The Plant Based Foods Association consists of members and supporters with the shared goal of ensuring the plant-based foods industry can succeed and thrive.

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We are proud to be a founding member of the Plant Based Foods Association. PBFA has helped us grow our business in more ways than one.