Food & Beverages

Biography

Michelle Thatcher recently accepted the position of CEO of U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce after serving for three years as National Director. Michelle co-founded the organization in 2008, when she saw the need and opportunity to create significant change, both social and environmental, in the business world. Michelle graduated from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications. Prior to her role as National Director, Michelle served as Executive Director of the Association of Florida Conservation Districts, a non-profit organization for the state’s 63 Soil and Water Districts, from 2006-2010. Earlier, she served as Executive Director of Seminole Soil and Water District for four years. She was President of the Friends of Natural Lands and Trails, President Elect of the Florida Conservation District Employee Association and served as a Board member of the Seminole County Natural Lands committee and the Florida League of Women Voters Global Climate Change Committee. In addition to several current board positions, Michelle also serves on the advisory board of the International Green Energy Council and the World Brand Congress. Michelle is an internationally recognized expert on “Sustainable Businesses” and is a guest lecturer and speaker at conferences around the globe.

Research Interest

Natural resources, Conservation of food, water