Collette Kakuk is Chief Strategic & Commercial Officer at Cyanotech Corporation / Nutrex Hawaii, where she leads global marketing, strategy, and ingredient business development for Hawaiian Spirulina and BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin. With over 25 years of experience in branding, marketing, and business development across the natural ingredients, food, and wellness industries, she is a strong advocate for truth in marketing, transparency, and U.S.-grown solutions. Her passion lies in making things better for people, animals, and the planet. A proud U.S. military veteran, Collette also holds an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.