OUR TEAM

MARKET MANAGER

Carina joined the TSM team after returning to Whatcom County in 2023, and is excited to plant roots here. During her travels, she farmed on organic veggie farms in Oregon and Idaho, managed farmers market booths, worked in restaurants and within local food distribution.

Carina is joining the movement to improve wholesome, local food access for the widespread communities of this wonderful county we get to call home.

LEGACY LAMB
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS

A vocal community advocate for more than 15 years in Whatcom County, Cat is an experienced community builder who believes that equitable food access can stabilize families, support local farms, and build a healthier, more resilient Whatcom County.

With a background in small business management, community organizing, and journalism, she has been involved with a wide variety of local issues including waterfront development, infill/affordable housing, transportation infrastructure, and LGBTQ+ youth art and music.

Cat also manages a 10-acre north-Bellingham sheep farm and grass-fed lamb business: Legacy Lamb.

BRACKENSHIRE FARM
BOARD PRESIDENT

Alex and his partner, Rhiannon, run Brackenshire Farm, a small flower and mixed veggie farm in the South Fork Nooksack River Valley. Originally from southern Oregon, Alex and Rhiannon moved to rural Whatcom County in 2019 to get involved in regenerative agriculture and forest conservation.

Alex holds a Masters in Environmental Policy from WWU, and has worked for conservation nonprofits for nearly a decade, with a focus on land use, salmon recovery, and climate adaptation policy. In his day job, Alex co-runs Whatcom County’s Conservation Easement Program, which is focused on working with farmers to preserve farmland and promote farmland access.

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT

Kether — a Birchwood resident and Birchwood Market regular — brings to Twin Sisters Mobile Market a deep commitment to building stronger food systems, supply chains, and the relationships that tie it all together.

Kether started her Bellingham tenure in 2011 and has worked for the past 12 years in a variety of roles in regional food systems from front of house at bars and restaurants, to supply chain development and management for a high-growth, Bellingham-based meal kit delivery service, to operations consulting directly with Whatcom and Skagit county farmers. Most recently she was the COO of Walla Walla-based craft malthouse, Mainstem Malt.

BOARD TREASURER

Grant — a Birchwood resident and board member of the Birchwood Neighborhood Association, and Park Steward for Storybrook Park — is a passionate member of the community. Grant brings his educational background in psychology and his professional experience with business management to his current role as Treasurer for Twin Sisters Mobile Market.

Grant believes in the transformative capabilities local organizations can bring to communities and is dedicated to fostering connections that grow communities to be more interconnected and robust.

SONDER FARMSTEAD
BOARD MEMBER

Em is a first-generation farmer and recent Whatcom County transplant from Maine. Em joined Twin Sisters Mobile Market as a farmer member in 2022 — her first growing season as a farm owner. Her farm, Sonder Farmstead + Apothecary, provides organic vegetables and beautiful handcrafted soaps for the markets.

Em is committed to being actively involved involved in Whatcom County’s farming community and better understanding how to help underserved residents get access to healthy, affordable food.

GOOD WINS HR
BOARD MEMBER

Dana Goodwin is the owner of Good Wins HR, an HR consulting agency that partners with small, values-driven businesses to build strong people strategies. Before moving into HR, Dana worked in the sustainable food industry, including managing one of New York City’s busiest nose-to-tail butcher shops. She holds a master’s degree from Slow Food’s University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG). 

Originally from Bellingham, Dana recently returned to the area after over a decade on the East Coast.  She now lives in South Bellingham with her husband, two children, and their dog, George.

BROOMSTICK FARM
BOARD MEMBER

Sami is the co-owner of Broomstick Farm, a small-scale, organic farm in Bow and a Twin Sisters Mobile Market farm member. Sami is also a teacher at Lummi Nation School. Passionate about both education and sustainable agriculture, they balance working the land with fostering learning in the classroom.

At Broomstick Farm, they specialize in growing vibrant peppers and flavorful garlic. Their farm is rooted in a commitment to sustainability, food access, and community engagement, bringing high-quality produce to local markets, producers, and restaurants. 

As a teacher at Lummi Nation School, Sami weaves their passion for farming into their teaching, supporting students to connect with the land, traditional foodways, and learn the importance of sustainability. Whether in the classroom or on the farm, they are dedicated to nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a respect for the environment.

SMALL ACRES FARM
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER

Chris, a founding member of Twin Sisters Mobile Market, has been an integral part of the organization both behind-the-scenes and as an East County farmer member.

An energy resource specialists by trade, Chris and his partner also operate Small Acres, their 5-acre, certified Organic farm, which provides fresh fruits, veggies, and ferments to the markets.

Chris uses his passion for data collection and his spreadsheet skills to keep track of market finances and inventory.