MEET THE CREW
The North 40 staff is a dedicated bunch of folks, and we want you to know all about it. Read our Bio's to learn more about our knowledge, our passion for food, and maybe a strange fact or two.
This may be the most fame we ever get (and we're good with that).
Melissa, CEO
Melissa is the founder of North 40. She is also a mother, a baker, and vintage apron hoarder. She holds a BA from The Evergreen State College in film production and gender studies, and an M. Ed from Western Washington University in Student Affairs Administration. She is a certified chocolatier and Better Process Control School graduate.
Melissa founded North 40 after she was unable to expand her popular baking business, Plume Bake Shop, with a limited budget and short credit history. She soon found that this is a common problem among young entrepreneurs and startup food businesses. Seeing no other available options, she opened North 40 as a means to combine her two passions: good food and social justice. She is also excited to put her extensive apron collection to good use.
Tara, Processing Assistant
Tara is currently a student at Western Washington University pursuing a degree in Political Science. When she's not busy with homework, she's either in the kitchen cooking up a storm or enjoying the outdoors. Her interest in North 40 stems from an interest in homesteading and desire to live a self-sufficient life. She has an open mind and is always interested in new opportunities to learn, apply an pass on skills.
Currently Seeking Intern!
Are you our next intern? If you are interested in agriculture, local food, social and environmental justice or business, you might just be what we're looking for. We welcome interns on a rotating basis to work closely with our team and develop projects that further our mission of creating a more just food system. Internships are unpaid and must be approved by your College of University's supervising faculty member. Contact us for more information.
North 40 Farm Food SPC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
North 40 Farm Food SPC is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
North 40 Farm Food is partially funded by federal grant money and is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701 et seq., as amended). All administrators, employees and contractors are held to our drug-free workplace policy, as posted at our processing facility, at all workplaces defined therein.