Our goal is simple, to 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 New England natural and consumer products ecosystem.
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. We Value:
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
Naturally New England Executive Committee
Jean Lizotte - Shameless Pets - Chair
Bob Burke - Natural Consulting - Vice Chair
Nick McCoy - Whipstitch Capital - Treasurer
Jeff Klineman - BevNet - Clerk
Karen Farell - PRESENCE
Jeremy Halpern - Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
John Maggiore - Maggiore Sales
Naturally New England Board Members
Allison Houle - Jovial Foods
Andrew Criezis - NielsenIQ
Cecilia Frerotte - Wolf & Company
Denise Lambertson - Constellation Capital
Erik Drake - Coast of Maine
Holly Long
Jacqueline Grady-Smith - Not Just Co.
John Burns- Relentless Consumer Partners
Kamaal Jarrett - Hillside Harvest
Kathleen O'Brien - Seventh Generation
Maddie Conkey - Painterland Sisters
Maria Dubuc - Marketing By Design
Melissa Martinelli - SuperFrau
Poorvi Patodia - Biena Snacks
Prabal Chaudhri - CPG Growth Consultant
Taja Dockendorf - Pulp+Wire
Naturally New England
State Ambassadors
Brigid Murray - Maine Ambassador
Harmony Edosomwan - Vermont Ambassador
Maddie Conkey - Connecticut Ambassador
Rhode Island Ambassador
To be Announced March 2025
New Hampshire Ambassador
To be Announced March 2025
