Ann Marie Hourigan

Ann Marie Hourigan is currently Vice President of Quality Standards at Whole Foods Market. In her role, Ann Marie works on Agricultural Programs and Sourcing Standards. For the past 20 years, she has worked in the organic and natural foods industry in a variety of roles. Prior to working at Whole Foods Market, Ann Marie was the Director of Organic Integrity and Compliance Programs at Earthbound Farm, an organic produce grower and shipper. In previous roles, Ann Marie has been an organic inspector and technical reviewer for Quality Assurance International (QAI). Ann Marie has also served as a California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC) member and as a California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) chapter leader. She holds a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from San Diego State University. When she’s not working toward a better agricultural system, Ann Marie enjoys Pilates, the outdoors, and spending time with her dog and family. As a mother of two small children, she is dedicated now more than ever to finding climate solutions through organic agriculture.