Eat Local First
Eat Local First is the trusted source for finding local farms and identifying the restaurants, markets, and food businesses that purchase from local food producers.
Maressa is a marketing expert with a broad range of experience, working with diverse organizations from small family businesses to high-volume retail outlets. With over 20 years in graphic design, website development, and communications, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Her passion lies in supporting local farms and food businesses as integral elements of a sustainable food system.
Maressa has worked in local food systems at Sustainable Connections for the past six years, and for the past three years has been leading the new statewide Eat Local First Collaborative and the continued development of the WA Food & Farm Finder.