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The Ripple Report

Meet the Collective

The strategists, farmers, founders, and thinkers contributing to The Ripple Report.

Every contributor to The Ripple Report is someone Justine has worked alongside, interviewed, or trusted enough to invite into this publication. These are not guest posts — they are voices from inside the work.

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Contributors

Vol. 01 — Roots

Merril Gilbert
Vol. 01 — Roots

Food Systems & Regenerative Agriculture

Merril Gilbert

Co-founder and food systems strategist working at the intersection of climate and sustainable agriculture. Merril's work connects farmers, policymakers, and brands to build supply chains that restore rather than extract.

Daniel Spencer
Vol. 01 — Roots

Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture

Daniel Spencer

Regenerative agriculture strategist and Soil-to-Soul storyteller. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at Pacific Plant Nutrients, Daniel works at the intersection of soil health, plant biology, and human wellbeing — helping growers regenerate their soils with algae-based biostimulant technologies while exploring how nutrient-dense food and living soils shape community resilience.

Christina Ross
Vol. 01 — Roots

Plant-Based Culinary & Conscious Living

Christina Ross

Ambassador of Healthy Living, author, and founder of PatisseRaw — a transitional raw and vegan dessert line featured on NBC's Today show. Christina's cookbook Love Fed (Simon & Schuster) brought purely decadent, plant-based desserts to a global audience. She educates on vitality through the art of eating and living vibrantly.

Dr. Frances Lu
Vol. 01 — Roots

Digestive Health & Integrative Medicine

Dr. Frances Lu

Board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician at Providence Medical Group in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Lu partners with patients to deliver individualized care with a particular interest in colorectal cancer screening, nutrition, and digestive health. As a female gastroenterologist she brings a special focus to women's health, embracing an integrative approach and the belief that balance is the key to a healthy life.

Jane Pabon
Vol. 01 — Roots

Conscious Fashion & Sustainable Style

Jane Pabon

Founder and owner of Jane Pabon Boutique in Geneva, Illinois — a luxury consignment boutique built as a direct response to fast fashion and overconsumption. Jane has spent decades advocating for honesty in retail: quality over quantity, pieces that truly reflect who you are, and a space where women feel seen and confident in their choices.

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