Our Collective

collective: n. a business, farm, etc. jointly owned and operated by the members of a group.

Terre Botanicals believes that a vested leadership team is the core foundation for a successful company. We are a devoted collective of individuals who wear many hats to accomplish a shared vision which supports our philosophy of healthy food systems, wellness, and holistic prosperity.



Terri Nacke, Founder & Brand Champion

Terri's personal commitment is to live a healthy lifestyle while connecting with the Earth in a profound way. Terri is a passionate tastemaker who has worked with essential oils for over 30 years, and continues to refine her skills in the culinary arts and plant sciences, bringing exceptional products for your pleasure and sense of good taste. In addition to founding Terre Botanicals, Terri's other roles include community liaison, procurement, and sales & marketing development.

For over 20 years, Terri has championed the local food movement in Phoenix, AZ. Throughout her career, Terri has focused on offering her clients better choices with regard to the foods they put in their bodies and the products they put on them. She runs a variety of eco-educational programs and has collaborated with a plethora of Chefs, Mixologists, Naturopaths and Corporate partners to strengthen the awareness of how the power of plants supports a healthy lifestyle.

Click here for more on Terri's story... To learn more about Terri's Agritourism Venue featuring eco-education experiential programs, click here.


Jamie Balesteri, Communications & Systems Manager

Jamie Balesteri joined the Terre Botanicals team from its initial launch while earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Management with a concentration in Sustainability from Arizona State University. During this time, she also worked with several key organizations within the local food and farmers market community in the Phoenix area and has grown alongside the company to help build the Terre Botanicals brand, contributing to operations, administration, community outreach, and social media.

She continued to hone her business management skills in the health food space working for California-based company Urban Remedy for several years. Her background also includes hands-on expertise in regenerative organic agriculture working with Coastal Roots Farm, an 18-acre non-profit community farm, where she has developed practical knowledge in regenerative agricultural practices, farm operations and management.

Ruth Wall, Design Strategist - Squeeze, Inc.

Owned and operated by Ruth Wall, Squeeze, Inc. is a nationally recognized and award winning design and marketing firm located in Phoenix, AZ. The mission of Squeeze, Inc. is to provide solution based visual communications.