The organic and natural products industry is at a pivotal moment. Rapid change and the challenges of our time—whether due to climate change, supply chains, politics or the economy—also opens the door to opportunity, innovation and resilience, and calls for new ways of leading.

This roundtable gathers three inspiring CEOs—all of them women—who are guiding their companies with purpose and creativity. Together, they’ll explore how:

• Resilience creates opportunity, enabling businesses to adapt with agility and thrive in evolving markets.
• Inclusion fuels business success in new ways, with diverse voices sparking new products, stronger teams, and trusted brands.
• Collaboration strengthens impact, from stabilizing supply chains to accelerating sustainability.
• Future-ready leadership ensures continuity, success and lasting positive change.
• Self-Care is Strategy! Personal wellness is a leadership imperative that strengthens resilience and clarity.

Participants will walk away with fresh perspectives and practical strategies to lead, and participate in their organizations, with purpose and courage—building stronger companies, healthier communities and a brighter future for all.

Brenna Davis 

Brenna Davis is a CEO, board director, and bestselling author known for transforming business into a force for regeneration. She leads the largest independent organic produce distributor in the U.S., operating under one of the nation’s earliest Perpetual Purpose Trust ownership models—redefining how companies can be structured to serve life. She holds degrees in Environmental Science and Business Management, along with certificates in Executive Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Futures Thinking. With experience spanning seven industries and organizations from early-stage ventures to global enterprises, Davis brings a systems-level approach to leadership, governance, and impact.

Through her leadership, board service, and writing, she supports the next generation of resilient, life-serving enterprises—organizations built for stewardship, regeneration, and long-term impact. Davis is a National Association of Corporate Directors Certified Director, a Human Potential Coach, and a trusted advisor on governance and steward ownership models that prioritize purpose over profit. She serves on the boards of Organically Grown Company and the Perpetual Purpose Trust Ownership Network. She is also the author of the #1 international bestseller Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet and the Future—a guide to help leaders navigate the polycrisis while tending to the soul, reclaiming joy, and building a positive future for the generations to come.

Cameron Stearns

Cameron Stearns discovered her love for all things organic and sustainable in the 1990s working shifts at the Olympia Food Coop as part of her volunteer/membership responsibilities. For her it has always been crucial to work somewhere that holds up the highest ideals and stays true to its values. After getting her degree in International Relations from American University in Washington, DC and forging that into a career as a Certified Public Accountant she found her forever home at Mountain Rose Herbs, an independently-owned, core organic, native ecommerce herbal supplier. Mountain Rose Herbs, an Oregon Benefit Company, is renowned for its sustainable practices including being the first Zero-Waste certified company in Oregon. She has been with the company for a decade and serves as CEO/CFO.

Stacy Kraker

Stacy Kraker, CEO of Hummingbird Wholesale, brings over 20 years of leadership experience within mission-driven food and agriculture businesses and non-profit organizations. Prior to joining Hummingbird Wholesale in 2018 as the Director of Marketing and Sales, Stacy held the position of Director of Marketing and Communications at Organically Grown Company (OGC). During her tenure at OGC, she was instrumental in the creation and organization of the Organicology Conference from 2009 to 2017.

At Hummingbird Wholesale, Stacy was actively involved in the company’s ownership transition, supporting the previous owners in transforming the business into an Employee Owned Purpose Trust. Her commitment extends to board service, having served on numerous boards, including Provender Alliance and the Oregon Organic Coalition (OOC). During her tenure with the OOC, Stacy led the organization for 8 years, spearheading state-level policy advocacy and engagement within Oregon’s organic trade. She continues to serve on the OOC Board and actively participates in the Policy, Communications and Administration Committees.

A change agent by nature, Stacy believes in the power of business to act as a force for doing good in the world. She is motivated by a life-long passion for organic farming and food, and is inspired to co-create systems that support positive personal and community growth through authentic human connections. Stacy finds an abundance of peace and joy in the outdoors, camping, hiking and kayaking with her family, friends and dog companions.

Tonya Sanchez – moderator 

Tonya has spent her career advancing the natural and organic products industry through leadership, collaboration, and a deep-rooted passion for values-driven business. Her connection to this work began early—growing up around her father’s small produce distribution business and exploring natural food stores and co-ops along the West Coast. While studying Marketing and General Management at Portland State University, Tonya joined Organically Grown Company (OGC), where she discovered Provender Alliance and began her enduring commitment to championing organic farmers and sustainable systems.

During her years at OGC, Tonya served as Marketing and Communications Manager, co-founded the Organicology conference, and sat on the company’s Board of Directors during its landmark transition to a sustainable trust ownership model. Her work continues to be guided by a deep respect for the land, the people who steward it, and the interconnectedness of food, herbs, and medicine.

Now as Executive Director of Provender Alliance, Tonya is honored to help lead a community that has shaped her both personally and professionally. She and her husband live at the base of Mt. Hood in Sandy, Oregon, where they spend their time hiking, gardening, cooking, and exploring with their dog, Pippen.