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.