Em-J Staples

Em-J Staples is currently serving as the VP of Marketing & Communications at Vertical Harvest Farms. Prior to this role, they worked as a Communications Manager at Full Cycle, a Silicon Valley startup focused on converting organic waste into an alternative to petroleum-based plastic. Em-J has also held positions at Frances McDormand, Apple Design Team, and worked as a Freelance Writer for various publications. With a background in journalism from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, they have extensive experience in managing internal and external communications, producing content, and coordinating events for notable individuals and organizations.