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

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.

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.

Digestive Health & Integrative Medicine

Dr. Frances Lu

Board-certified gastroenterologist at Providence Medical Group in Santa Rosa, CA. Dr. Lu brings a special focus to women’s health and digestive wellness, embracing an integrative approach and the belief that balance is the key to a healthy life.

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.

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 advocates for honesty in retail: quality over quantity, pieces that truly reflect who you are.

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