Our Team

Director, Supporter Relations

Jackie Peller

Jackie is a yoga teacher, avid hiker, and animal lover living in Denver, Colorado. Her experience volunteering on a biodynamic farm, studying holistic nutrition as well as her history working in restaurants have shaped the way she views our food sources. Jackie is a plant-based cook, a pit bull advocate, and a nature explorer. She’s excited to use her skills to support Kiss the Ground on the mission of regeneration.

Coordinator, Marketing

Catherine Dale

Catherine is a nature and wildlife enthusiast from the Southeast. She has always had a calling to help protect the Earth, and as an adult, she hopes to inspire positive environmental change through her art and creativity. She has a background in Mass Communication and Digital Media Production, and years of experience in Marketing. She is thrilled to contribute to Kiss The Ground’s mission and to bring her blend of strategic thinking and creative skills to grow the movement. Catherine loves to spend her time outside hiking, camping, or just marveling at nature – or making many forms of art, from digital art and video animations to paintings and woodburning crafts.

Graphic Designer

Helen Thompson

Helen is a ultra talented graphic designer who enjoys helping bring ideas to life through clear and compelling visual design. Helen applies years of experience from agency and in-house work. She is especially passionate about layout design, strategic color use and solving creative problems through effective visuals. When not designing, Helen loves to be outside, preferably with a good book in hand.

Coordinator, Social Media

Jackie Suerth

I’m Jackie, a creative storyteller currently working as a Social Media Coordinator for Kiss the Ground. Hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago, I now reside in the serene desert landscapes of Phoenix, Arizona. Graduating from The University of Arizona, my personal and professional goals intertwine around advocating for human and planetary well-being through my work. When I’m not crafting content, you’ll find me exploring farmers markets, immersing myself in local live music, fashion, and art shows and movements for positive social change, embarking on road trips to Joshua Tree, and finding my zen through yoga while capturing moments with my camera.

Tech Support

Jaime Flores

Public Relations Consultant

Jeanne Meyer

Jeanne Meyer works with brands and executives to make them more valuable through better communications. Through her consulting firm, Authentic Intelligence, advises C-Suite executives on communications strategy, crisis management, thought leadership and their own visibility, and coaches in-house teams and agencies. Meyer has led communications and marketing at global brands including Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Al Gore’s Current TV, EMI Music and ToysRUs.com. She is also an Executive-in-Residence at Media/Tech Investment Bank Progress Partners. She is a sought-after advisor for emerging brands in media, entertainment and enterprise tech and has advised on transactions totaling more than $50 billion. Earlier in her career, she led marketing at Internet TV start up Pseudo Programs and held senior posts at leading agencies Robinson Lerer Montgomery (now Finsbury), DKC and Dorf & Stanton, and established the environmental affairs function at Lever Brothers Company. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri and has served on non profit boards such as The Grammy Foundation and Mouse.Org, a leading EdTech organization. She’s a three-time Ironman triathlete, 6-time marathoner and ski instructor, as well as an avid cook and mom of a grade schooler.

Coordinator, Operations

Kaitlyn Kamieniecki

I’m Kaitlyn, an herbalist with a deep-rooted passion for making things better and a love for connecting with nature. From wildcrafting in the lush forests of Michigan to nurturing medicinal gardens in Costa Rica, my connection to the natural world runs deep. Through my work, i’ve cultivated a profound respect for the earth and a commitment to promoting regeneration in everything I do.

With a commitment to efficiency and a love for problem-solving, I’m dedicated to leveraging my expertise to support Kiss the Ground’s mission with efficiency and purpose. I’m here to ensure that our organization operates seamlessly, allowing us to focus on our shared goal of healing the planet through regenerative agriculture.

Graphic Designer

Kate Solberg

Kate is a graphic designer and art director with over 10 years of experience. She brings deep industry knowledge from her work in advertising agencies and in-house design roles to Kiss the Ground. She is a no-ego collaborator who is passionate about mission-based work. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kate can often be found chasing one of her twin toddlers or spending time near one of the state’s 10,000 lakes with her husband, dog, and a coffee in hand.

Video Editor

Layne Chamberlin

Graphic Designer

Lindsay Schwartz

Grounded in art and guided by curiosity, Lindsay approaches design with both imagination and intention. She brings a well-rounded design perspective shaped by years of experience across the creative spectrum — from user-centered digital experiences to full-service branding and campaigns. Adaptable and thoughtful, she’s skilled at approaching challenges from multiple angles, uncovering solutions that are both intuitive and impactful.

She enjoys practicing yoga and tending to her garden, bees, dogs, and partner in every season from her office in Minneapolis.

Coordinator, Operations

Margaret Taylor

Margaret grew up in the lush gardens of the Pacific Northwest, where she developed a deep love for the feeling of the sun on her face and the earth beneath her feet. As an adult, she moved to the coast of Southern California where she could feel the sun a little more frequently and the earth was warm and soft. Margaret thrives in new social ecosystems and blooms in spaces where it takes time to grow roots and build deep, long lasting connections with other beings. Over the past decade, Margaret has cultivated diverse operational skills and is deeply fulfilled and excited to share them with Kiss the Ground. Margaret loves beach runs, making new connections, and getting lost in a good book series.

Farmer Relations

Patrick Brown

Patrick Brown is an accomplished American, hailing from Henderson, NC. Raised on his family farm, he’s the 4th generation heir with deep roots in cultivating tobacco, soybean, and wheat, guided by his late father, Rev. Dr. Arthur A. He served as an Agriculture Advisor for USDA and government agencies in Afghanistan while managing Brown Family Farms. Passionate about regenerative agriculture, Patrick pioneers holistic practices on his ancestral land in Hecks Grove, Warren County. His mission at Brown Family Farms is to offer carbon-neutral products like industrial hemp, herbs, and organic vegetables, providing medicinal solutions and sustainable alternatives. An influential speaker, Patrick addresses conferences nationwide and founded the Rev. Dr. A. A. Brown Foundation to mentor future farmers. With 16 years of federal service, including Defense Intelligence Agency roles, Patrick is now Nature for Justice’s first Director of Farmer Inclusion, leading the USDA-funded Soil Inventory Project. Patrick’s leadership, humility, and commitment to sustainable agriculture make him a true visionary, dedicated to transforming farming for a brighter future.

Writer

Savannah Leedy

Savannah’s appreciation for soil health started at a young age when she learned to compost and garden at her environmental science magnet elementary school. In college, she studied Professional Writing, which sparked her passion for bringing science topics to the media through engaging stories. Having served on the editorial team of various publications, Savannah is excited to contribute to the storytelling department at Kiss the Ground and use her writing skills to help bring the regenerative agriculture movement to new audiences.