Staff

Executive Director

email: brise[at]ofrf.org

Brise Tencer (she/her/hers) has dedicated over 25 years to advancing organic food policy, farming, and research. As the Executive Director of OFRF since 2014, Brise oversees the organization’s research, education, and advocacy initiatives, focusing on supporting farmers and driving policies that champion organic agriculture. Her deep connection to organic farming goes beyond her professional life—she’s passionate about the power of organic practices to heal the land and provide sustainable solutions for our food system.

Earlier in her career at OFRF (2000-2006), Brise helped create the Organic Agricultural Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives and secure the recognition of organic farming as a “good farming practice” under federal crop insurance programs. She has also served as Director of Policy and Programs at California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and as a senior lobbyist for the Union of Concerned Scientists, where she led campaigns linking organic farming to climate resilience and public health.

Brise has served on the boards of several organizations committed to sustainable agriculture, including the National Organic Coalition and the Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides. She holds a B.A. in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, a Certificate in Conflict Resolution, and an M.A. in International Environmental Policy from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.

When she’s not advocating for organic farmers, Brise enjoys working in the garden, experimenting with new vegetarian recipes, traveling, and spending time with her family outdoors. Deeply committed to environmental sustainability and social justice, she believes in the power of organic farming to foster a healthier planet and a more equitable food system for all.