Trish Flaster

Trish Flaster is a well-known figure in the world of ethnobotany, who provides a range of services that revolve around botanical reference materials fully compliant with GMP standards. With a master's degree in Ethnobotany from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an A&S degree in Education from Colorado College, Trish has extensive knowledge of herbal sources from Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia. She is recognized for her expertise in research on new medicinal plant introductions, quality assurance, and sustainable supply research and development.

Trish is the co-founder of IDDI, a company that provides botanical identification services that are verified by botanicaliaisons.com/IDDI. Her previous roles include Executive Director at Botanical Liaisons, LLC, Editor, Plants and People at the Society for Economic Botany, and Adjunct Faculty at Bastyr University. She has also worked as a consultant at AOAC International, Manager of Botanical Sourcing at Shaman Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Botanist at Celestial Seasonings.

Trish specializes in product development, new ingredient based on traditional knowledge from international sources, and facilitates company identification programs. Her focus on sustainable and ethical sourcing practices has been instrumental in ensuring that the botanical ingredients she provides are of the highest quality. She is an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience and expertise, both of which are invaluable to her clients.