Kirstin Auker
About Kirstin Auker
Kirstin Auker serves as the Director of Product, Customer Experience and Growth at Tend.com, where she focuses on developing systems to support small-scale farmers. With over a decade of experience in organic produce and a background in various roles within the agricultural sector, she is dedicated to improving the food system through ethical AgTech solutions.
Current Role at Tend
Kirstin Auker serves as the Director of Product, Customer Experience, and Growth at Tend.com since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing customer experiences and driving growth initiatives. Her responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that Tend's offerings align with the needs of small-scale farmers. She is committed to building ethical AgTech solutions that foster sustainable connections between farmers and consumers.
Previous Experience at Tend
Before her current position, Kirstin Auker worked at Tend.com as a Customer Success Manager and Product Specialist from 2018 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to improving customer satisfaction and product usability. Her experience in these roles laid the groundwork for her advancement to the Director position, where she continues to advocate for the needs of farmers and enhance the overall customer experience.
Work History in Agriculture and Food Systems
Kirstin Auker has a diverse background in agriculture and food systems. She worked at Full Belly Farm as a Farm Apprentice from 2011 to 2013, gaining hands-on experience in organic farming. She also held roles at Good Eggs as a Farm Account Manager and Produce Operations Manager from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she spent 7 years at Clif Bar & Company as a Field Marketing Product Specialist from 2007 to 2014, where she developed skills in marketing and product management.
Education and Specialization
Kirstin Auker earned a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Studies: Sustainable Food Systems from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2006 to 2011. Her academic focus included Nutritional Science, Agroecology, and Environmental Science-Policy and Management. This educational background supports her specialization in supporting produce supply and distribution, particularly within Bay Area AgTech start-ups.
Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture
Kirstin Auker is passionate about improving the food system through sustainable practices. She has over a decade of experience in procuring and growing organic produce, emphasizing regenerative agriculture and sustainable business models. Her work aims to help small-scale farmers thrive by building systems that enable them to produce quality food and operate successful farming businesses.