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A lover of food media, you can usually spot this SoCal native at vegan restaurants and pop-ups standing on chairs and borrowing other people’s drinks to compose the perfect Instagram shot. </p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">Bánh mì with lemongrass tofu, some vinegary side salad, and a limeade to wash it all down.</p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">Loaded Beyond Meat tostadas with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and cashew sour cream.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-2" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/15976/EmilyUtne.png" alt="EmilyUtne" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Emily Utne</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Creative Director</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-2'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Emily Utne</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Creative Director</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Emily has always had a passion for magazines ever since she was a young girl. She grew up visiting the office of her uncle’s magazine, the <em>Utne Reader</em>, and later interned there. She has over a decade of experience working at an alternative-weekly publication in Minneapolis called <em>City Pages</em>. She believes shopping second-hand and eating plant-based are integral in helping the planet, animals, and future generations. She is new to the VegNews team and eager to create beautiful layouts and designs. In her free time, Emily enjoys trying out new vegan dishes, photography, hiking, vintage shopping, playing music, and walking her rescue dog, Nyxie. </span></p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">A creamy Thai coconut curry with lots of vegetables and fresh mango for dessert. </span></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">I would probably take them out to a fancy vegan restaurant and let a pro dazzle them! </span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-3" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/24178/VegNews.JillEttinger.BW.jpg" alt="VegNews.JillEttinger.BW" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Jill Ettinger</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Director of Digital Strategy</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-3'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Jill Ettinger</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Director of Digital Strategy</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>After going vegan in her teens, Jill immersed herself in the natural food industry, working with some of the biggest brands including Clif Bar, Yogi Tea, Tofurky, and Sambazon. A storyteller at heart, Jill began covering the intersection of food, culture, and sustainability, all while learning the intricacies of digital content strategies in the early 2000s. From 2017 to 2020, she was Head of Content for LiveKindly. Before joining the VegNews team, Jill was a longtime reader and fan since it first launched, and is the co-founder of the leading sustainable luxury platform, <a href="https://the-ethos.co">Ethos</a>.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></strong>I love Mediterranean food. It’s all so fresh and light: hummus, olives, tabouli (I love parsley!), fresh bread, lots of veggie and bean dishes. What’s better than that? </p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?<br /></strong>I don’t want to brag or anything, but I’ve been told my vegan BLTs are out of this world.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-4" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/17962/VegNews.Jocelyn.jpg" alt="VegNews.Jocelyn" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Jocelyn Martinez</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Senior Editor</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-4'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Jocelyn Martinez</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Senior Editor</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>A UCLA alumna, Jocelyn graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature. Interested in pursuing her love of writing, Jocelyn found her passion for media while working on her campus’s Latinx newsmagazine. After graduating, she realized that compassionate, plant-based living is the key to a better, brighter future. Her passion for media and plant-based wellness led her to VegNews. Today, she enjoys reading, yoga, meditation, spending time in nature, and trying new jackfruit recipes.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></strong>A side of rice and Salvadoran <em>salpicon</em> made with jackfruit. I would never go hungry.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?<br /></strong>Fried, jackfruit taquitos topped with salad and a dollop of vegan sour cream.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-5" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/25220/242225325_4486264661439769_5352976149869927647_n.jpg" alt="242225325_4486264661439769_5352976149869927647_n" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Sarah McLaughlin</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>New Products Editor</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-5'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Sarah McLaughlin</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>New Products Editor</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>A graduate of UC Santa Cruz, Sarah earned her Bachelor degree in modern literature. While at UCSC, Sarah was an active member of the campus vegan animal-rights club and a copy editor for the campus newspaper. Her passion for animal rights, veganism, and sustainable living led her to the editorial position at Fresh Healthy Media. In her free time, Sarah enjoys hiking, baking vegan treats, reading, and playing with her cat, Eloise.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">Thai green curry with tofu, fresh vegetables, and a spicy coconut curry sauce.</p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">Eggplant lasagna with tofu ricotta and a cashew cheese sauce!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-6" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/13017/VegNews.NicoleBio.png" alt="VegNews.NicoleBio" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Nicole Axworthy</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Digital Editor</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-6'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Nicole Axworthy</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Digital Editor</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">With 20 years’ experience in magazine publishing, Nicole brings her passion for creating engaging content and an endless fascination with the latest cruelty-free products and initiatives. A vegan of two decades, she is co-author of <em>DIY Vegan—</em>a cookbook that teaches you how to make your own vegan staples from scratch<em>—</em>and host of the award-winning food blog, A Dash of Compassion. Nicole also dabbles in food photography and shoots for vegan cookbooks on a contract basis. Find Nicole on Twitter and Instagram at @adashofvegan.</span></p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></span></strong><span class="s1">A gigantic kale Caesar salad with garlic croutons, hemp parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes, alongside an even bigger serving of crispy sweet potato fries. </span><span class="s1"></span></p> <p class="p1"><strong><span class="s1">What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?<br /></span></strong><span class="s1">Something familiar and comforting: vegan cutlets (made from wheat gluten for a meaty texture), along with mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, and green beans.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-7" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/33855/VegNews.CharlottePointingBio.jpg" alt="VegNews.CharlottePointingBio" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Charlotte Pointing</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Digital Editor</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-7'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Charlotte Pointing</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Digital Editor</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>Charlotte is a writer and editor based in sunny Southsea on England’s southern coast. She has worked in sustainable and vegan media for more than five years and was a huge fan of VegNews before she joined in 2022. When she’s not producing content, you can find her scrolling Depop for a second-hand fashion bargain or trying to perfect the ultimate vegan macaroni cheese recipe.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong><br />I’m a massive fan of Italian food. It would have to be an ultra-creamy vegan mushroom carbonara with sun-dried tomatoes!</p> <p><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong><br />Spicy oyster mushroom fajitas with homemade salsa and a side of guac. Very simple but so delicious.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-8" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/14113/VegNews.TanyaFlinkBio.png" alt="VegNews.TanyaFlinkBio" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Tanya Flink</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Digital Editor</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-8'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Tanya Flink</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Digital Editor</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Tanya attended Emerson College as a Theater and Political Communications double major with the goal of directing the next great Broadway musical—or becoming President if that dream failed. After a few years in politics and writing for VegNews on the side, she made a hard pivot and dove into a career in vegan media. She officially joined the VegNews team in 2019 and has loved every minute of it. When not writing, she enjoys running, bouncing on her trampoline, and traversing Southern California for the best vegan eats.  </span></p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></strong></span><span class="s1">Sweet potatoes. Yes, that’s a meal. </span><span class="s1"></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?<br /></strong></span><span class="s1">Veggie sweet potato pot pie with my boozy bourbon chocolate layer cake.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-9" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/13712/Laurie-Johnston.jpg" alt="Laurie-Johnston" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Laurie Johnston</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Digital Design Director</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-9'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Laurie Johnston</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Digital Design Director</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>Laurie’s life-long love of all things creative and crafty led her to the Rhode Island School of Design where she graduated with a BFA in photography. She has been working in the stationery industry for more than 20 years and is the co-founder and current owner of Two Trick Pony, supplying greetings and gifts to ethically and environmentally minded folks. She happily joined the VegNews team in 2016 as the Artwork Manager.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong><br />Fresh mangos, lots and lots of them.</p> <p><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend? </strong><br />I would serve them my vegan baked mac ‘n’ cheese. Absolutely everyone loves it, vegan or not!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-10" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/33856/VegNews.JasminSingerBio.jpg" alt="VegNews.JasminSingerBio" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Jasmin Singer</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Editor at Large</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-10'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Jasmin Singer</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Editor at Large</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">Jasmin’s background in media, writing, and social justice has finally culminated in her dream role as the Senior Editor for VegNews. She is the author of the memoir <em>Always Too Much and Never Enough</em>, was named a “40 Under 40” by <em>The Advocate</em>, and is the co-host of the weekly, Webby-recognized Our Hen House podcast. Jasmin has presented book talks, workshops, and keynotes at venues around the globe, and debuted her Tedx talk, “Compassion Unlocks Identity,” last year. Though she officially came on board with VegNews in 2016, Jasmin first approached Publisher Colleen Holland for a job more than ten years prior, proving that she is the most relentless person ever.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">A macro plate with tahini-dill dressing.</p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong></p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff">If I wanted to dazzle them, I wouldn’t cook. I’m very good at ordering in!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-11" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/47566/jill new pic" alt="Jill Bernard" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Jill Bernard</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Director of Brand Partnerships</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-11'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Jill Bernard</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Director of Brand Partnerships</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <div class=""> <div class=""><span class="">As a Northern California native, Jill has been integrating natural health and wellness into her lifestyle for over two decades. </span><span class="">She loves to assist vegan brands with their marketing so that they may grow and thrive. </span><span class="">Jill </span><span class="">first found VegNews at the end of 2010, and it helped her realize the wonderful and expansive world of </span><span class="">available</span> <span class="">cruelty-free options. </span><span class="">Outside of VegNews, Jill </span><span class="">publishes a local holistic directory in the greater Sacramento region called WellBEing Resource, and in</span><span class=""> her free time, likes to walk in nature, practice yoga, hang with her kitties, blend smoothies, and travel near and far discovering each region’s best vegan cuisine.</span></div> </div> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p><strong class=""><span class="">If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></span></strong><span class="">I love the Prana Bowl from Zest Kitchen in Rocklin, CA—it has an amazing broth, brown rice, lots of crisp veggies, <span class="">and is topped with vegan cream, cilantro, and avocado.</span></span><span class=""></span></p> <div class=""> <div class=""> <div class=""> <div class=""><strong class=""><span class="">What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</span></strong></div> <div class=""><span class=""><span class="">The</span><strong class=""> </strong>Chickpea Salad Sandwich from the <em class="">Oh She Glows</em> cookbook. It has so many amazing flavors!</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-12" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/47716/TayaWyss.jpg" alt="Taya Wyss" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Taya Wyss</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Director of Brand Partnerships</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-12'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Taya Wyss</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Director of Brand Partnerships</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <div class=""><span class="">Taya is a Purdue University graduate who spent a decade working in the tech sector before embarking on a life-changing, three-year journey around the world. During her travels, she discovered the joys and benefits of veganism, crediting VegNews for making her transition to a plant-based lifestyle seamless and fun. Since adopting veganism in 2015, Taya continues to be passionate about the impressive advancements in plant-based offerings. In her free time, she loves kiteboarding, exploring new culinary challenges in the kitchen, and walking with her rescue dogs from Mexico.</span></div> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <div class=""><span class=""><strong class="">If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?</strong></span></div> <div class=""><span class="">Roasted cauliflower steak rubbed with a mix of 15 herbs and spices, dressed with a spicy mustard sauce, and set atop a bed of cilantro-jalapeno hummus. It’s easier to make than it sounds!</span></div> <div class=""><span class=""> </span></div> <div class=""><span class=""><strong class="">What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?</strong></span></div> <div class=""><span class="">I veganize a seven-layer roasted vegetable torta rustica recipe that has yet to disappoint even the most skeptical meat eater.</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-13" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/48354/MichelleSchaefer.jpg" alt="MichelleSchaefer" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Michelle Schaefer</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Brand Ambassador</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read her bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-13'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Michelle Schaefer</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Brand Ambassador</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="p1">A 26-year vegetarian and decade-plus ethical vegan with a Master’s degree in psychology and Bachelor’s in writing, Michelle’s articles on veganism and social justice have been published around the world. She was born in London, raised in Denver, is a graduate of the Main Street Vegan Academy in Harlem, and now lives in Indiana. Michelle loves to read, binge-watch, exercise, and write, as well as travel the world in search of the perfect vegan doughnut.</p> </div> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>If you could eat just one veg meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?<br /></strong>Vegan High Tea at the <em>Shangri-La</em> in Paris</p> <p class="featText11 advisorStaff"><strong>What veg dish would you cook to dazzle a veg-curious but still carnivorous friend?<br /></strong>Tabitha Brown’s vegan mac & cheese casserole with jalapeño crisps on top. That gets ‘em every time!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a class="team-member" data-toggle="modal" data-target="#team-member-popup-14" href="#"><header class='team-member-header'> <figure class='team-member-image'> <img src="https://vegnews.com/media/19/NicholasHolland.jpg" alt="NicholasHolland" /> </figure> </header> <div class='team-member-overlay'> <h3 class='team-member-name'>Nicholas Holland</h3> <h4 class='team-member-role'>Chief Financial Officer</h4> <span class='read-bio'>Read his bio</span> </div> </a><div class='modal team-member-popup' id='team-member-popup-14'> <div class='modal-dialog'> <div class='modal-content'> <div class='modal-header'> <button class='close' data-dismiss='modal' type='button'>×</button> <h4 class='modal-title'>Nicholas Holland</h4> <h5 class='modal-subtitle'>Chief Financial Officer</h5> </div> <div class='modal-body'> <div class='row'> <div class='col-xs-12 col-md-6'> <p>With a background working for Silicon Valley internet, media, and design companies, Nick’s interest in animals, food sustainability, and health brought him to Fresh Healthy Media. 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