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Leadership Opportunities Now Open
We’re building a strong future, powered by community.
Join a committee or nominate a board member today.
JOIN A BOARD COMMITTEE
Our committees keep the wheels turning and the ideas flowing. This is a great way to get involved in a hands-on, collaborative role that aligns with your strengths and interests.
Current Openings (One-Year Term):
✅ Finance Committee – Oversee our financial planning and sustainability strategies
✅ Sponsorship Committee – Build and nurture strategic partnerships
✅ Marketing Committee – Guide our brand, voice, and outreach
✅ Programming Committee – Help shape our event and education calendar
✅ Membership Committee – Grow and engage our community
Apply by April 30th
NOMINATE A LEADER FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We’re looking for bold, thoughtful leaders to help guide where Naturally New England goes next—what we focus on, how we grow, and how we support this community in real, useful ways.
Whether you're nominating yourself or someone else, we’re seeking people from across New England’s CPG scene who bring fresh ideas, real-world experience, and a commitment to helping others succeed.
What We’re Looking For:
Leaders with CPG expertise
Strong ties to the New England region
A commitment to diversity, innovation, and collaboration
Nomination Process and Timeline:
Applications Open Now through May 31
Review & Interviews: Summer 2025
Final Selection: Announced at November Members Meeting
New Board Term Begins: January 2026
Meet Our Current Board
Jean Lizotte - Shameless Pets - Chair
Jeff Klineman - BevNet - Clerk
Karen Farell - PRESENCE
Jeremy Halpern - Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Bob Burke - Natural Consulting - Vice Chair
Nick McCoy - Whipstitch Capital - Treasurer
John Maggiore - Maggiore Sales
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
