our team

Stacy Miller

founder and lead snaxperimenter

Stacy moved to Charlottesville in 2011, and fell in love with the profusion of small farms dedicated to renewing the land and nourishing people. At the time, she was the Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition, committed to advancing the movement toward more resilient, diverse local economies.

Not long after, Stacy had her first son and was quickly frustrated and disenchanted with the available options for truly nutritious snacks. good phyte evolved with a double mission to support local vegetable sustainable farms while helping people eat cleaner to fuel their best selves.

In 2019, she was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis, an autoinflammatory spinal arthritis that reinforces her belief in the direct relationship between what we eat and how we feel.

Stacy has a B.A. in English and Environmental Studies from Saint Mary's College of Maryland and a M.S. in Agricultural and Environmental Education from West Virginia University. She is certified in Sports Nutrition.

Listen to Stacy's interview on the Edacious podcast to learn more about good phyte's evolution.

photo credit Jillian Regan

James Mata

production assistant and food innovation intern

James moved to the U.S. from France in 2018, honing his English while finishing high school in Virginia. He joins us as a recent VCU Marketing graduate and brings high enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a treasure trove of worldly stories to our kitchen.

His part-time internship with good phyte is made possible by the Virginia Talent Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) and runs through the end of December 2025.

On his days off, James like to stay active by boxing, playing football (but only the European kind!), and helping others stay mobile at his second gig at Stretch Lab.

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we're hiring!

Production Manager

good phyte foods is seeking a dedicated, reliable, and energetic part-time Production Manager (PM) to join the team in our kitchen. The PM will be trained in ingredient preparation, recipe execution, product labeling and storage, as well as performing washing and clean-up duties required in the kitchen, and then be able to execute these tasks independently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join a small health food business team with a part-time commitment. Start date is immediate.

Responsibilities

Follow detailed recipes and, once trained, independently execute recipes from start to finish, including the proper preparation and weighing of ingredients.
Label, bag, and properly store finished product.
Oversee proper storage and organization of ingredients and supplies.
Wash and appropriately store cooking appliances, instruments, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes; as well as properly cleaning food preparation areas according to established standards of hygiene.
Assist in overseeing the Production Intern, who will aid in the process of ingredient and packaging preparation.

Requirements

Previous kitchen experience of some degree is required, but the most important asset is a passion for nutritious food and a willingness to learn.
This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and the ability to work collegially in a friendly team environment but also independently as needed.
Must have good organizational and time management skills and effective communication skills.
Must have transportation to the good phyte kitchen in downtown Charlottesville on Rose Hill Drive.

Hours and Compensation

This position will start at approximately 18-20 hours per week, preferably Tuesday–Thursday, with the potential to grow hours and responsibilities as the business expands.
Starting pay is $20/hour, in addition to a good phyte product discount of 25%.

To apply, email a résumé with a brief letter of interest to Stacy at goodphytefoods@gmail.com.

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