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The Goddess of Chocolate

Kathy Browning is the Director of Fundraising and The Goddess of Chocolate. Her experience includes over 12 years in the field of natural healing and 3 years as a Vegetarian Chef. Kathy began her journey in fundraising at the age of 6, where she sold the most cookies in her Brownie troop for 5 consecutive years. As an adult, Kathy has helped raise funds for various cancer charities, schools, churches and youth groups.

Kathy's passion for chocolate and fundraising is contagious and she enjoys sharing her knowledge with everyone she meets!

Goddess of Tea

Mari L. Skjelvik has a warm heart and a passion for Organic Planet Coffee and Tea. At the tender age of 5, she was introduced to the wonders of brewed beverages. From attending High Tea parties with her grandma on weekends and cooking with tea and coffee, Mari has developed a love for all things coffee and tea.

Mari began creating her own blends at the age of 10 and embarked on travels around the world; seeking new and improved, coffee, tea and chocolate. Always looking for great taste and with a firm belief that health and earth go hand in hand, Mari has developed a great many recipes which promote "Green" living. Working in various kitchens around Europe has provided a basis for new and old recipes, and many interesting new blends. Mari brings many talents and much experience to the Organic Planet Team and has rightfully earned the title of Goddess of Tea.

The Goddess of Coffee

Jane M Bell is the owner of Organic Planet Coffee & Tea.  Jane has been in the coffee business for over 5 years.  Her love of coffee (tea, chocolate, and The Planet too) has grown from a curious facination to an absolute obsession!   And she is always learning new and interesting things about coffee and the industry.