Ryan is an ecologist-turned-accountant who is now returning to his environmental roots with his company Penumbra Botanicals. Ryan’s passion for nature led him to grow various plants that he now uses to create spices, herb mixes, and essential oils for customers.

Derek Juwan Heard Jr.
Derek Heard is a 20-year-old young man who attends Lee County High School in Georgia. He is a blossoming self-advocate and artist who enjoys food,