Chantal K.

Chantal K. is a Certification Operations Specialist at CCOF since February 2020, previously serving as a Certification Operations Assistant. Prior experience includes a role as Laboratory Analyst I at Threshold Enterprises and Laboratory and Field Assistant at The Shennan Lab, where agroecological research on anaerobic soil disinfestation for strawberry production was conducted. Chantal has also worked as a Policy and Event Intern at the Organic Farming Research Foundation, focusing on research field day coordination and policy advocacy. Other roles include Garden Manager and Summer Camp Educator at MEarth, Day Care Staff, and swim instruction at Carmel Valley Athletic Club, as well as customer service positions at Carmel Bakery & Coffee House and Forever Carmel. Chantal holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies with a focus on Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems from the University of California, Santa Cruz.