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Naturally San Diego - About 1000x589 copyWe’re building a more
sustainable future.

Our goal is simple: support the CPG leaders of tomorrow.

Our mission is to stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop exceptional leaders while growing the San Diego natural and consumer products ecosystem.

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What we do

We’re not just another trade organization, we want to make dramatic changes in our CPG ecosystem and provide networking, education and resources for our members to illuminate a path for sustainable growth and ongoing success.

Our Values:

Cultivating an inclusive community
Maintaining transparency with all stakeholders
Empowering members and staff
Cultivating a continual curiosity
Remaining focused on collaboration
Fostering creativity and the entrepreneurial spirit
Building all aspects of the organization with goal of creating health & harmony between people & the planet, while maintaining healthy bottom line

Our Story

Founded in 2019, Naturally San Diego is a nonprofit organization and affiliate of the Naturally Network which currently has branches in Boulder (the founding entity), Bay Area, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin, North Bay, and New York. Our mission at Naturally San Diego is to stimulate conscious growth, foster sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship, and develop exceptional leaders while growing the San Diego natural and consumer products ecosystem. We are the only collaborative community for natural CPG in San Diego – join us or support us!

Why San Diego

As America’s Finest City, San Diego has a passion for health, wellness and sustainability that transcends its communities, from the beaches to the mountains. And it’s the County’s natural products’ brands and service providers that epitomize that passion; one in which we take great pride in fostering, together.

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Our Sponsors

Dozens of companies, from large to small to start-ups, help provide the financial support that makes Naturally San Diego programs and communities possible.
Our sponsors are our greatest support system and resources for brands and services, throughout the County.

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The Naturally San Diego Code of Ethics

The Naturally San Diego Code of Ethics expresses the common values of this organization and guides our community in the decisions we make. As a Naturally San Diego member, you pledge to uphold this Code of Ethics, acknowledging your responsibility to our planet, industry, and fellow Naturally San Diego members.

The Naturally San Diego community strives to:

  • Be mindful of our Mission, which is to nurture conscious growth, leadership and innovation in the California natural products community;
  • Be mindful of our Vision, which is that Naturally San Diego creates a healthier, more conscious world that prioritizes the products and practices represented by the California natural products community;
  • Cooperate in every reasonable and proper way with other Naturally San Diego members, working together to advance the natural products industry;
  • Be inclusive, fair and respectful to employers, employees, associates, competitors, customers, and in all business or professional relationships;
  • Show dignity, respect, and kindness to all event attendees. Naturally San Diego has the right to ask a violator of this Code of Ethics to leave our events and may cancel his/her membership and/or sponsorship;
  • Value connection and provide a platform for education, dialogue and generous sharing to help the California natural products community grow with integrity and higher purpose;
  • Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and honor the excellence in business that will accelerate growth of the California natural products community;
  • Nurture a culture of shared ideas, collaboration and mentorship within the Naturally San Diego community.

Naturally San Diego Staff

Kierstin Rielly

Kierstin Rielly Executive Director, Naturally San Diego

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Rachel Forseth, Programs Manager

Naturally San Diego Board

Robin Burgin, Secretary at Naturally San Diego.
Chosen foods Director of Marketing.

Ari Raz, President of Naturally San Diego
CEO of The Coconut Cult

Jessica Windell

Jessica Windell, Vice President at Naturally San Diego.
Maven Consulting Founder/CEO

Kendall Kuhn, Treasurer at Naturally San Diego.
RSM Senior Manager.

Jason Femrite, Officer at Naturally San Diego.

Jason Femrite, Officer at Naturally San Diego.
Procopio Partner.

Adam Hertel, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Organifi VP of Retail sales.

Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.

Darcy Shiber-Knowles, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Dr. Bronner’s Director of Operational Sustainability & Innovation

Douglas Raggio

Douglas Raggio, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Pass the Honey CEO

Greg Rose, Board member at Naturally San Diego. Suja CMO_2

Greg Rose, Board member at Naturally San Diego.
Suja CMO

Jack Peterson, Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager

Bank of America

Jeff Perkel, Board member at Naturally San Diego. Perfect Snacks Director of eCommerce

Jeff Perkel, Board member at Naturally San Diego.
Perfect Snacks Director of eCommerce

Jeremy Bryant, Board Member at Naturally San Diego. Rio Ceo Director of Business Development.

Jeremy Bryant, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Rio SEO Director of Business Development.

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Julie Sweet, Membership Committee Chair + Board Member at Naturally San Diego. Purely Righteous BrandsPartner | Chief Strategy & Creative Officer

Julie Tally Membership Committee Chair + Board Member at Naturally San Diego. Verity Case VP of Operations

Julie Tally Membership Committee Chair + Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Verity Case VP of Operations

Matt Clifford, Membership Committee Chair + Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Keto Krisp CEO.

Mike Noonan, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Bitchin Sauce VP of Operations

Rebecca Evangelou, Board Member at Naturally San Diego. Chuao Chocolatier CEO.

Rebecca Evangelou, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Chuao Chocolatier CEO.

Sam Zaiser, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.

Sam Zaiser, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Marsh and McLennan Client Executive; Food and Bev Practice.

Sandra Carter, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Om Mushrooms Founder.

Sara Brooks

Sara Brooks, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Covet PR Founder and CEO.

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Thad Benshoof, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Homegrown Meats co-founder.

Whitney Eckis

Whitney Eckis, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Eckis Marketing Founder and CEO.

Amit Pandhi ceo of velocity snack brands ceo of popchips

Amit Pandhi, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Velocity Snack Brands CEO.

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Kerri Leslie, Board Member at Naturally San Diego.
Verity Case Founder and CEO.

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