Name: Katie Rookstool
Date registered: February 10, 2010
Apr
20
Sarah Kammeyer is one of the few volunteers at Mustard Seed Fair Trade who is a Columbia native. As a sophomore at Hickman High School, Sarah has a lengthy laundry list of activities, social events and commitments that keep her moving around town. Sarah is a member of Amnesty International and National Spanish Honor Society,… Continue reading »
Apr
13
Many of us probably couldn’t identify Kyrgyzstan on a map, but one Mustard Seed volunteer has traveled all the way from the Asian country to pursue her education. Aigul Kubatbekova has certainly made her way around. She came from Krygystan (I found it. It is on the northwest corner of China) a couple years ago… Continue reading »
Apr
06
When we at Mustard Seed say we’re about fair trade, we mean we’re about fair trade. If you’ve visited the store you have likely noticed that all our decorations and promotional materials are all handmade and recycled. Our gift bags are no exception. Although we’re the ones who put the red mustard seed stamp on… Continue reading »
Mar
30
…Kim Adams was there. Back when Mustard Seed Fair Trade was making its transformation from Ninth Street Video, Kim was already signing on as a volunteer. She’s been a regular ever since. “The idea seemed so amazingly daring to me, that the founders of Mustard Seed just decided to actually try and do something about… Continue reading »
Mar
17
If you’re ever wondering how to work in retail, or how to navigate the intricacies of marketing or how to juggle the infinite tasks of a hospital receptionist, just ask Bonnie. Bonnie Blagg has certainly made her way around the country and has evolved her interests as she moves. Bonnie grew up in Lunenburg, Massachusettes… Continue reading »
Mar
09
Hailing from the spectacular area of Kansas City, MO, Charell Strong is loving her life at Stephens College and Mustard Seed Fair Trade. Lured in by Stephen’s “fantastic fashion program!!!!”, Charell has set her sights on doing brand management for a fashion company or working for a public relations firm. Once upon a time, she… Continue reading »
Feb
23
With an eye for fashion and a way with visuals, Jen Edwards brings a fresh look to Mustard Seed Fair Trade’s already beautiful merchandise. Jen is Mustard Seed’s merchandising intern, a position she eagerly obtained in October after she heard about it in her ethics class at Stephens College. Originally from Spokane, WA, Jen traveled… Continue reading »
Feb
16
Meet Valeria, rhymes with Bavaria. Valeria Turturro is a long-time volunteer who hails from the great state of Louisiana. After following the MU School of Journalism’s beckon call for magazine journalism, she found many ways she wanted to invest in Columbia. She first heard about Mustard Seed Fair Trade at Veritas, an MU student ministry,… Continue reading »