Corinne has over 35 years experience in the natural products industry and is a leader in organizing and developing partnerships that strengthen all stakeholders from manufacturer to consumer. She spent 15 years in natural food retailing as a General Manager, Merchandiser and Project Manager. She was the Executive Director of two cooperative grocers associations launching the Co-op Advantage Program and serving as the first president of NCGA. As the founder and current CEO of INFRA, Independent Natural Food Retailers Association, Corinne has received numerous awards for her vision and commitment to organic foods. In 2014, Nutrition Business Journal commended her for “her commitment to bringing advocacy and success to natural retail stores in an increasingly competitive landscape”, naming her as the most influential person in the industry. Recently, Progressive Grocer recognized Corinne as a “Top Woman in Grocery” in the Senior Executive level. In August 2015 she was featured in Natural Food Merchandiser. Corinne currently serves as the Board Chair of the Non-GMO Project, participates in various stakeholder working session on climate change and the future of food, and actively engages in federal legislation in these areas.
