LAFAZA
Dan Pargee's work experience includes serving as the COO of LAFAZA since September 2012. Dan worked as an Independent Contractor as a Consultant from July to October 2012. Prior to that, they were a Project Associate at Global Goods Partners from October 2011 to May 2012. Dan also worked as a Project Consultant at The Foundation for Social Change from December 2011 to April 2012. Additionally, they were a Co-Director at Social Enterprise Boot Camp from May to December 2011, and a Field Manager at Lafaza Trading Company from June to August 2011. Dan started their career as an Intern at One Acre Fund from March to May 2011. Before that, they served as an Export Project Manager at Peace Corps Response from January to July 2010.
Dan Pargee obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from New York University, specializing in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy. Prior to that, their education history includes attending California State University, Chico, although specific details about the degree and field of study are not provided.
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LAFAZA
Based in Madagascar and the USA, Lafaza offers high-quality Madagascar vanilla and spices to customers around the world. We partner directly with a growing network of Madagascar producer cooperatives using our sustainable direct trade model. We currently work on supply chains for vanilla beans, black pepper, cloves, Ceylon cinnamon, and pink peppercorns. Most are Organic and/or Fair Trade certified. Lafaza is based in Madagascar and Albany, California USA. Our Lafaza brand vanilla beans, extracts, and pure ground vanilla highlight the deep flavor of Madagascar Bourbon vanilla beans grown in dense agroforestry systems, prepared by highly skilled curers. Our products are available for retail, foodservice, and bulk/manufacturing customers. The retail Lafaza product line is distributed in the US by KeHE Distributors and Associated Buyers. FOB export shipments are available from Madagascar to international customers. Lafaza is committed to sustainability in our supply chains. We are passionate about building capacity and environmental stewardship among rural grower communities. Lafaza has partnered with or received support from US Peace Corps, Wildlife Conservation Society, Catholic Relief Services, USAID, the Swedish Innovations Against Poverty Grant Program, IFC's PEP Export Program in Madagascar, U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, and many others who have helped us along the way. Please feel free to contact us for further information.