our team

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.

Erin joined the good phyte team in September 2023.   She trook a break from her career in the insurance industry to be a full-time mom to two (now teenage) sons.  With volunteer soup kitchen and event planning experience, she's quick and confident in the kitchen. Erin says she's admired good phyte for several years, and is excited to connect to the community through healthy food. "I love that we use whole organic ingredients and compostable packaging!"

Erin's favorite things include spending time with her two sons, walking, working out, and drinking coffee, especially at the farmers market!