Darcy Shiber-Knowles

Darcy Shiber-Knowles is the Director of Operational Sustainability & Innovation at Dr. Bronner’s, the top-selling natural brand of soap in North America. She joined Dr. Bronner’s in 2013 and has built and overseen Dr. Bronner’s technical service and product development functions, including Sustainability, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Research & Development.

Since 2019, Darcy has led the company’s work to address and reduce its plastic use, including the development of circular bulk refill stations and Liquid Soap Refill carton packaging, as well as supporting plastic and climate policy advocacy and creating a plastic insetting program.

Darcy has also secured 100% renewable power for the company, launched their Green Team and Fair Trade Internship Program, laid the foundation for their employee-led zero waste to landfill initiative, and is responsible for the company’s environmental reporting and climate strategy.

Additionally, she oversees the registration and compliance with Dr. Bronner’s many third-party certifications, including B Corp, USDA Organic, Fair Trade, Vegan, Regenerative Organic Certified®, and EWG Verified.

Darcy received her BA in Environmental Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Barnard College at Columbia University and her Master of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management. Born in Oakland, Darcy now lives in Oceanside, California, with her family.

She is a founding Board Member of Naturally San Diego and is a practicing yogi, accomplished singer, and passionate ‘Slow Food’ home cook in her spare time.