Results
Case Studies & Testimonies
As an expert in the field of sustainability, ecology, and human health, Helge has worked with and advised a diverse variety of organizations and businesses. Recent engagements include:
Farmer Veteran Coalition – Director, Marin Veterans Project. Management and supervision of placement of U.S. Army Veterans onto farms in Marin County, CA. The project provides job skills, as well as an opportunity to re-integrate Veterans into community.
W Hotel San Francisco – Project Director. Advice, employee training, messaging and support of marketing and media strategy for launch of “Trace,” a farm-to-table restaurant concept. (2011)
Whole Foods Market – Project Consultant. Strategic advice, network development, employee training, farmer outreach, marketing and messaging, in support of new “Local” store concept in Mill Valley, Marin County, CA. (2010)
Blue Moon Fund – Project Consultant. Consultation on and case study development for rural development initiatives in China and Northern India. (2006)
Ketchum PR Agency – National employee training on the organic movement and new business opportunities in the organic marketplace. (2005)
Office of U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein – Recommendations and advice on agricultural challenges, campaigns and development of new legislation. (2008 – 2010)
Office of U.S. Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey – Recommendations and advice on local and national agricultural and food issues, initiatives, campaigns and proposed legislation. (2005 – 2011)
Office of California State Assemblymember Jared Huffman – Recommendations and advice on agricultural challenges, campaigns and development of new legislation for California. (2010 – 2011)
Testimonies:
“I worked with Helge Hellberg for seven years when he was Executive Director of Marin Organic. Helge is a very effective leader, articulating a vision, seeing opportunities, implementing strategies, and accomplishing real change. I am a huge admirer of his accomplishments.”
Warren Weber, former Board President, Marin Organic, Point Reyes, CA; Owner, Star Route Farms, Bolinas, CA
“When W re-launched xyz restaurant as “Trace”, a farm-to-urban-table concept, we were unsure how to deliver the human story behind our amazing, locally sourced food. Helge was our savior. He partnered with us to develop a comprehensive training program for all the staff and chefs, including a tour of an organic farm. Our guests love hearing from their servers about the connection with the farmer, with the terroir, with the community. The food tastes better when you know where it comes from. Helge taught us how to share this with our diners. We couldn’t have done it without him!”
Michael Pace, General Manager, W Hotel San Francisco
