Kirsten M. Brown

Kirsten M. Brown is an experienced professional with a diverse background in management, business development, and research within the non-profit and academic sectors. Currently serving as a Department Manager at Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage since June 2023, Kirsten has previously held roles such as Business Development and Business Development Support Coordinator at CPP Wind Engineering Consultants from November 2018 to October 2022, and Donor Relations and Outreach Manager as well as Office Manager at Trees, Water & People from May 2015 to March 2018. Additionally, Kirsten's earlier experience includes managing office operations at McCarty Land & Water Valuation and engaging as a Social Impact Consultant at Poudre Valley Environmental Sciences, Inc. Kirsten's academic roles include serving as a Teaching Assistant and Instructor at the University of Toronto, where coursework covered topics in anthropology and globalization. Education includes ongoing doctoral studies in Anthropology at the University of Toronto, as well as a Master's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Asian Studies from Beloit College.