Jessica is an experienced financial professional currently working in Corporate Development at Hewlett-Packard, Inc. In her role, she is a key contributor to the evaluation and execution of strategic technology acquisition opportunities for HP Inc. Previously, she worked at J.P. Morgan as a Mergers & Acquisition Investment Banker and at Barclays as a Merger Arbitrage Equities Trader. Inspired by a family that bonded over the dinner table, Jessica is passionate about increasing access to healthy, affordable, and local produce. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

Nathan, a Seattle transplant, moved to Portland in 2010 for its vast beauty and outdoor wilderness opportunities. A graduate of Whitworth University, he embarked on a number paths prior to landing at p:ear in 2011. He previously owned and operated Inside Passage Expeditions, an adventure travel sea kayaking company in BC, Canada. After selling his company of seven years he took a management position with Seattle REI for the next three years before coming to p:ear to establish their Wilderness Recreation Program. Nathan currently serves as the p:ear Works Director overseeing their social purpose enterprises.

Nathan, his wife, 9-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter spend their time exploring the Pacific Northwest seeking adventure in nature.

Laura grew up on and still owns a farm in Northwest Iowa. She learned early the importance of careful stewardship; implementing conservation and regenerative practices to enhance the land. Laura has been an ardent organic gardener all of her adult life, passing on her practices to her friends and family. She is excited to share the glories of growing and preserving their own food with the folks in Gresham. Recently retired, Laura spent 30 years providing workforce and career development services for both government and non-profit agencies. She hopes that many of the skills acquired in her professional life will translate well to the Thimbleberry Collaborative Farm.

Born and raised in Waipahu, Hawaii, Brigette moved to Portland in 2012 to attend college. She has been working with Camp Fire Columbia as the Youth Development Site Manager for 5 years, primarily working with Reynolds High School students through mentoring and advocacy. Through her work and with Thimbleberry, she wants to be sure that students are given the opportunity to explore and have access to healthy foods and nature. Her favorite hobby is playing soccer, and when she has the chance, attending Portland Thorns games. In her free time, she likes to take her daughter to visit new parks and nature trails.