OUR TEAM
WORLD-RENOWNED MYCOLOGIST | TECHNICAL EXPERTS | EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP TEAM
With more than 60 years of experience growing functional mushrooms, the M2 Ingredients team has an enormous depth of knowledge and expertise.
SANDRA CARTER, M.A. MPH, PH.D
PRESIDENT
Extensive background in the areas of sports performance, disease prevention and health promotion through diet, exercise and integrative medicine. Dr. Carter has applied her medical background to product development and whole food mushroom formulations to create efficacious finished products.
STEVE FARRAR
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER AND RENOWNED MYCOLOGIST
Recognized as as U.S. pioneering mycologist in identifying mushroom species appropriate for cultivation in the supplement industry. Mr. Farrar has over 30 years experience growing culinary and medicinal mushrooms. He is a consistently sought after speaker on the topic of mushrooms and health.
JIMENA CALFA, PCQI
DIRECTOR QUALITY
Information Systems and Quality Engineer with extensive experience in applying successful Quality Management Systems (QMS) in compliance with national and international regulations. PCQI and Lean certified, Ms. Calfa leads our Quality and Food Safety team with the focus on continuous improvement throughout the entire organization. Strategic partner for R&D and New Product Development efforts.
JULIE DAOUST, BSC, PHD
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Dr. Daoust brings her extensive experience in product development for leading supplement and plant-based food brands to M2 Ingredients. Paired with her commitment to research, Dr Daoust's expertise in natural product chemistry is serving M2 ingredients to expand and optimize its product offerings.
JULIA CAIN, MBA
VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS
With 20+ years in Engineering and manufacturing operations, Julia brings her passion for Continuous Improvement and CPG Manufacturing to the M2 Ingredients team. She leads our team to achieve excellence in Safety, Quality, and Efficiency, while working to expand our capacity, so everyone can experience the power of mushrooms.