For over a decade, Jade had been working in the natural foods and farming sector across the nation, her most recent work in the Pacific Northwest, where she studies food and food systems work. Jade is active in working and volunteering with community groups involved in enhancing the local food economy in Whatcom County, Washington, and is especial passionate about the cooperative business model. Jade will soon have her B.A. in Food Systems and is actively pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration.