Our People

Fairtrade International is the most recognized fair trade system spanning over 100 countries worldwide. The US team, Fairtrade America, is dedicated to making the world a more equitable and just place through fair and intentional trading practices that prioritize the people behind products we Americans use every day. We are an independent non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Beautiful pile of Fairtrade certified avocados.

We're here to help

Our friendly team, based in Washington, DC, is here to support your Fairtrade goals! Collaborate with us to certify your supply chain and use the Fairtrade Mark on your products. Lend your influencer status to amplify the noise about #Fairtrade on social media. Provide expert insights on the fair trade movement for your publication.

Fairtrade America Executive Director, Peg Willingham

Peg Willingham is the Executive Director of Fairtrade America. She previously served as Head of Advocacy and Policy at HarvestPlus, a program of the International Food Policy Research Institute and Executive Director of Shot@Life at the United Nations Foundation. At the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative and the Aeras Global TB Vaccine Foundation, she advocated for increased funding and supportive policies for the development of new vaccines. Peg began her career as a U.S. Foreign Service officer, with tours in Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia and Colombia, receiving five Superior Honor Awards.

Our Team

Julia Barnes

Marketing Assistant

Meg Buckley

Partnership Development Specialist

Danette Edelen

Finance & Administration Manager

Emilee Lamb

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Bryan Lew

Chief Operating Officer

Abby Massey

Client Support Manager

Isabella Pacheco Morun

Development Manager, Sustainability & Partnerships, Beverage Product Specialist

Naledi Sekgapane

Licensing & Impact Coordinator

Kate Stritzinger

Director of Marketing & External Relations

Lily Tsegaye

Finance & Administration Assistant

Stephanie Westhelle

Senior Strategist, Confectionery Partnerships

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We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Fairtrade America recognizes that being inclusive is about action. Therefore, we are not only advocating for justice, equality and non-discrimination for farmers and workers in low- and middle-income countries, but also within our own organization and with commercial partners, governments and the communities where Fairtrade products are produced and purchased.

Read our DEI statement.