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Pegy Miars

SUMMARY

− More than 20 years of management experience with an emphasis in nonprofit leadership
− Extensive knowledge about, and contacts within, the organic industry
− Experience working effectively with government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
− Proven expertise in fiscal accountability, communications, marketing, management and administration
− Proficient in networking, public speaking, and developing alliances with stakeholders
− Highly regarded for ethical judgment and actions
− Experienced in strategic planning, implementation, and analysis


ORGANIC EXPERIENCE

ORGANIC MATERIALS REVIEW INSTITUTE (OMRI), Eugene, Oregon

Executive Director/CEO              2010 – present

Leader for all aspects of a nonprofit research institute, including programs, finances, contracts and leases, human resources, legal, office management, facilities, and board and committee support. Communicate and interact with clients, industry stakeholders, regulatory bodies, media and the public.

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMERS (CCOF), Santa Cruz, California

Executive Director/CEO             2004 – 2010

Led a rapidly growing nonprofit with two subsidiaries, including programs, member services, advocacy, finances, contracts and leases, human resources, legal, office management, facilities, and board and committee support. Responsible for communication with membership as well as outside stakeholders, media and the public.

EARTHBOUND FARM, Carmel, California

Consumer Marketing Manager   2000 – 2003

Managed all aspects of consumer marketing for North America’s largest organic produce brand, including national and local advertising, media relations, public relations and promotions. Managed corporate donations and sponsorships.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET, Monterey, California (Formerly GRANARY MARKET, Pacific Grove, CA)

Marketing Director                      1996 – 1998

Managed marketing and community relations for a local natural foods store. Assisted in the merger and transition to a new, larger store. Grand opening marketing activities resulted in record-setting opening day and opening week sales in the region.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing Major, General Business Minor
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

International Organic Inspectors Association (IOIA) Training: Crop Inspection Training (2007), Inspection Workshop (2012), Canadian Organic Regulations (2014) and NOP Standards Update (2014)


RELEVANT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

IFOAM – Organics International

− Member of the World Board, 2014 – present

International Organic Accreditation Service (IOAS)

− Member of the Board of Directors, 2015 – present

IFOAM North America

− Chair of Inaugural General Assembly, 2016
− Member of Steering Committee, 2015-2016

CCOF Certification Services, LLC

− Chair of Management Committee governing a USDA accredited organic certifying agent, 2004 – 2011

California Polytechnic State University; Center for Agriculture, Food & Environmental Studies

− Advisory Board in the Center for Sustainability, 2005 - 2010

California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN)

− Executive Committee, 2008 – 2010
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  • Home
  • About Avalon
    • The Team
    • Avalon Bulgaria
    • Supervisory Board
    • Advisory Council
  • Projects
    • International Conference: Organic Farming and our Future Food System >
      • Programme
      • Speakers
      • Videos
    • New Thracian Gold
    • Agri-environment programme in Croatian NATURA 2000 sites
    • Farming for the Future
    • Former projects and conferences
  • Network
  • News
  • Publications
  • Contact