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Jackie Nakashian Brand Manager Trinity Fruit Company Fresno, CA Background: I was born, raised, and currently live in Fresno, CA. I attended Fresno State where I received my BS in Business Administration with an empha- sis in Marketing. During my last semester in college, I snagged a great internship at a marketing agency. There, I was an account manager and eventually became their first ever ag specialist. I took a quick liking to agriculture and loved build- ing connections with old and new ag clients. Among my clients was Trinity Fruit Company, which eventually offered me the brand manager position which I gladly took. My dream was to work in-house at an ag company, so everything worked out perfectly for me. FPFC Connection: Being relatively new to the produce industry, my supervisor recommended this program to me as Trinity Fruit has been a supporter of the Fresh Produce & Floral Council for years. I personally had not at- tended any FPFC events until being accepted into the Apprentice Program. I applied to the Apprentice Program to grow my professional network and learn more about the industry as a whole. Fun Fact: Outside of work, I love any activity that gets me outside and around people I love. Every Tuesday, I am part of a team that attends a Pub Quiz full of trivia, beers and laughs. I love traveling to new places and get- ting lost in the streets of new cities. I love being active, joining workout classes, and taking long walks and hikes outdoors. CONGRATULATIONS, JACKIE NAKASHIAN! trinityf ruit.com BEST OF LUCK IN THE 2023 FPFC APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM 15