Ignacio Mendez-Nunez

Ignacio Mendez-Nunez has a diverse work history spanning multiple industries. Ignacio began their career as a Cana Cafe employee in 2011 and later worked as a Compost Tea Intern at UC Botanical Gardens. In 2012, they became a Sales Assistant at Alter Eco Fair Trade, where they managed inventory and assisted in customer service and orders. Ignacio also contributed to sustainability efforts by calculating the company's Carbon Equivalent Emissions and offsetting them through reforestation projects. In 2013, Ignacio worked as a Belay Staff member at Touchstone Climbing and later joined Descendientes de J. Palacios as an Enology Intern, gaining experience in winemaking processes and vineyard work. In 2015, they worked briefly as a Warehouse Worker at Ramondin before becoming a Cellar Intern at Kosta Browne Winery, where they performed various tasks related to wine production and facility maintenance. In 2016, Ignacio held the roles of Pantry Chef at Loft Brasserie, Belay Staff at Rogue Rock Gym, and Territory Sales Manager at KeHE Distributors. Ignacio progressed within KeHE Distributors and served as a Regional Sales Director and Director of Sales. Currently, they hold the position of Director of Process Improvement, Sales Operations at KeHE Distributors.

Ignacio Mendez-Nunez attended the University of California, Berkeley from 2010 to 2014, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Natural Resource Economics and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Economics. Prior to that, they attended Da Vinci Charter Academy from 2007 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, Ignacio has obtained certification in OSHA Forklift.