Jered Lawson, who co-founded the visionary regenerative farming and food system education center on California’s San Mateo coast, Pie Ranch, in 2003, is its current Director of Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives. He leads the organization's regional advocacy efforts and works with the ranch's board of directors to raise the necessary support to fulfill the organization's mission and keep improving its infrastructure. Previously, Jered worked with various organizations in California seeking to develop healthy, local and just food systems. (pieranch.org)