Zach West

Zach West has diverse work experience in various industries. Zach started their career as a Child Care Specialist at YMCA in 2008. In 2009, they worked as an Office Administration Intern at Partnership Health Center. Zach then joined the Peace Corps as a Sustainable Agriculture Volunteer from 2010 to 2012. In 2012, Zach worked as a Farm Technician at Down to Earth Farm for a brief period. From 2013 to 2014, they served as a Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In 2014, they worked as an Administrative Assistant at Brookdale. From 2015 to 2016, they held the position of Agricultural ICT Specialist at Peace Corps. In 2019, they became a Technical Associate at SCS Global Services. In 2021, they worked as an Organic Consultant at Rodale Institute. Currently, in 2022, Zach holds the position of Farm Operations Assistant Manager at Gaia Herbs.

Zach West holds a Master's degree in Organic Agriculture and Food Systems. Zach obtained this degree from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) from 2017 to 2018. Prior to this, they pursued another Master's degree in the same field at the University of Hohenheim from 2016 to 2017.

In terms of undergraduate education, Zach West completed their Bachelor of Administrative Services at Valdosta State University between 2007 and 2009. Before that, they earned an Associate's degree in Agricultural Business and Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College from 2004 to 2007.