Gigi Risberg Stafne

GIGI RISBERG STAFNE

(she/her)

Gigi Risberg Stafne has a lifelong passion for the plants, people, and this precious planet. This has translated into a personal path and profession spanning over three decades as a Naturopath and Master Herbalist. Her adventures range from coordinating health care delegations in Cuba to setting up urban and rural Free People's Clinics for folks in need in the U.S. 

Gigi is Director of Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine and guest instructor at many schools in North America. Other meaningful projects have included founding Herbalists Without Borders International, addressing issues of health and social justice globally, and creating the first United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary in Wisconsin.

Gigi is a recipient of the North American Medicinal Plant Conservation Award (2007 United Plant Savers) and the National Service Award with American Herbalists Guild and Herbalists Without Borders (2017).  

Earth ethics, ecology, sustainability, and environmental health are woven throughout Gigi's courses.