Marin Land Trust Hires Biotech Entrepreneur as CEO

April 12, 2021

“I’m trained as a scientist so I have a lot of respect and care for evidence and facts,” Kreiner said. “That is something that will guide us going forward as we think about ways that MALT can play a major role in leading regenerative, inclusive agriculture in Marin County.”

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