National Category Director for Cookie/Cracker, Ja, Jellies & Spreads at Albertsons Co. 26 years experience with the company in marketing, merchandising & operations

With over 15 years of experience in the organic and specialty foods industry, Raena is a passionate advocate for organic farming and food production, highlighting both the integrity and sustainability of the organic system at every opportunity. Driven by a deep commitment to supporting small farms and producers, her work at Good Earth Natural Foods is focused on empowering these producers and amplifying their stories, with the hopes of creating a more reciprocal food system.

Beyond her professional work, Raena is also a ceramic artist, finding creative inspiration in the woods where she lives. In her "spare" time, she is the founder and creator behind a line of organic, tallow-based skincare with a goal of keeping her business small, local, and community-minded.

Patrick Wyman has 32 years of experience in the natural foods industry, and 22 with Whole Foods Market. He started with the company in a store support role for the grocery department, moved through grocery leadership, and now oversees the Northern California region’s local and emerging brand purchasing and supplier partnerships. In this role Patrick helps guide suppliers through the logistics of bringing a product to market including topics like packaging, distribution, financing, and compliance with company and governmental standards. He’s passionate about the environment; professionally he participates in Whole Foods Market’s Green Mission leadership team and spends plenty of time off work hiking and skiing.