Nicole Mason has worked in agriculture and sustainable food systems both nationally and abroad for two decades. She currently directs community engagement efforts at Veritable Vegetable, the nation’s oldest distributor of certified organic fruits and vegetables that is women-led and driven by purpose.  She sits on the advisory council of the Kitchen Table Advisors, an organization that provides farmers with access to the tools, knowledge and resources they need to become resilient and viable businesses.  Prior to Veritable Vegetable, Nicole spent five years at Roots of Change, directing programs aimed at transforming California’s food system to a sustainable food system by the year 2030.  Nicole received a Bachelor’s degree in International Agriculture and Development from Cornell University.  In her free time, she eats her way through San Francisco and rides her bike all over the Bay Area.