Staff

Committed working with all farmers markets so they can reach their goals, Colleen is inspired by the talents, grit, and entrepreneurship of managers, boards, and vendors. She’s especially determined to push farmers market integrity, help policy makers and allies understand farmers markets through data, and sustain our amazing market leadership. Colleen has been working towards community-based, just food systems, small farms, and direct marketing in WA since 2003 with Heifer International, WSU’s Center for Sustaining Ag and Natural Resources, WSDA’s Organic Program/Regional Markets, and the WSFMA as a partner and board member. Prior to 2003, she worked with for nearly 10 years with NGOs on sustainable agriculture, microenterprise development, and fair trade projects in Latin America. Originally from California’s Central Valley, Colleen is based in Ellensburg. She has a B.S. from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and M.A. in Geography from the University of Washington. Colleen joined the WSFMA as ED in June 2018.

Growing up in Sumner, Stacy spent many summers picking berries and working the bulb fields of the Puyallup Valley. She attended TCC and WSU where she studied theater and music. After teaching children at the Sun Valley Repertoire Company, she earned a degree in International Studies from the University of Idaho. Stacy has since worked as a trainer, lobbyist, fundraiser, and Jane-of-all-trades for RESULTS, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA), and the Cascade Harvest Coalition. In 2014, Stacy became the Executive Director of Tacoma Farmers Markets where she led and learned for six years. She has also played key roles for the Point Ruston Public Market, Vashon Food Bank, and Mukai Farm & Garden. With her clear passion for local agriculture, equitable food access, social justice and small business incubation, Stacy joined the WSFMA in January 2024. She lives on Vashon Island with her husband, dog, and 9 chickens (at last count).