Management Bios
Green This Life Founders
Co-Founder
Michelle Bexelius
Michelle worked for nearly a decade as a creative architect, interface designer and usability engineer on behalf of high tech companies and then set out on her own to become a professional photographer and graphics designer. In 2006, she incorporated an eco-friendly printer into her design business which spawned a greater awareness of the environmental movement. A long advocate of conscious living - choosing local organic foods, alternative medicine and eco-friendly products, dark green is Ms. Bexelius’ favorite color. She continues to find and share with others new and innovative ways to promote a shift to living a more conscious, aware life but with a sense of style. Ms. Bexelius recently relocated one of the greenest cities - Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.
Green tips: Read labels on everything from lipstick to sofas. Know your list of toxins and steer clear of them. Seek out products with minimal packaging. Say no to plastics. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Eat locally and organic. Never stop dreaming of a greener, healthier world. Teach your kids to respect the earth as you do.
Michelle worked for nearly a decade as a creative architect, interface designer and usability engineer on behalf of high tech companies and then set out on her own to become a professional photographer and graphics designer. In 2006, she incorporated an eco-friendly printer into her design business which spawned a greater awareness of the environmental movement. A long advocate of conscious living - choosing local organic foods, alternative medicine and eco-friendly products, dark green is Ms. Bexelius’ favorite color. She continues to find and share with others new and innovative ways to promote a shift to living a more conscious, aware life but with a sense of style. Ms. Bexelius recently relocated one of the greenest cities - Portland, Oregon with her husband and two children.
Green tips: Read labels on everything from lipstick to sofas. Know your list of toxins and steer clear of them. Seek out products with minimal packaging. Say no to plastics. Bring your own reusable shopping bags. Eat locally and organic. Never stop dreaming of a greener, healthier world. Teach your kids to respect the earth as you do.
Co-Founder
Dr. Trevor Holly Cates
Dr. Cates received her medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and went on to study environmental medicine through SpiritMed at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. The first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California, Dr. Cates is in private practice at the Santa Barbara Center for Natural Medicine where she successfully treats a variety of acute and chronic health concerns with a holistic approach using homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, environmental medicine, and craniosacral therapy. Dr. Cates also lectures and writes articles on natural medicine for various local and national publications. She has twice been appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to California’s Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council where she serves as vice-chairperson. Dr. Cates grew up on an organic farm in Virginia and continues to live a green lifestyle with her husband and three children.
Green tips: Choose natural, sustainable furniture. Wear organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, wool or silk clothing. Selecting natural fiber bedding and window treatments. Breathe fresh air. Choose natural therapies over synthetic medications as much as possible. Share the knowledge!
Dr. Cates received her medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine and went on to study environmental medicine through SpiritMed at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. The first woman licensed as a naturopathic doctor in California, Dr. Cates is in private practice at the Santa Barbara Center for Natural Medicine where she successfully treats a variety of acute and chronic health concerns with a holistic approach using homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, environmental medicine, and craniosacral therapy. Dr. Cates also lectures and writes articles on natural medicine for various local and national publications. She has twice been appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to California’s Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council where she serves as vice-chairperson. Dr. Cates grew up on an organic farm in Virginia and continues to live a green lifestyle with her husband and three children.
Green tips: Choose natural, sustainable furniture. Wear organic cotton, bamboo, hemp, wool or silk clothing. Selecting natural fiber bedding and window treatments. Breathe fresh air. Choose natural therapies over synthetic medications as much as possible. Share the knowledge!
Co-Founder
Rebecca Metz
After pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley, and working as an Environmental Planner where she analyzed socio-economic impacts and ran public involvement campaigns for large development projects, Rebecca shifted gears and entered the high tech industry in Silicon Valley where she helped launch major corporate initiatives and held senior marketing and corporate communications roles. Rebecca was instrumental in launching some of today’s leading ecommerce brands, including Schwab.com. Prior to co-founding Green This Life, Rebecca had her own PR consulting practice, counseling start-ups and publicly traded companies. Called a trend spotter by friends and associates, Rebecca has always had a keen interest and eye for good design. A California native, Ms. Metz recently relocated to Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and son.
Green tips: Eliminate plastic grocery sacks in favor of reusable, washable cotton ones. Encourage all visitors to remove shoes when entering. Find new ways to recycle packaging. Drink water from a stainless container. Plan ahead to conserve the number of car tips you make.
After pursuing a master’s degree in Environmental Design at the University of California, Berkeley, and working as an Environmental Planner where she analyzed socio-economic impacts and ran public involvement campaigns for large development projects, Rebecca shifted gears and entered the high tech industry in Silicon Valley where she helped launch major corporate initiatives and held senior marketing and corporate communications roles. Rebecca was instrumental in launching some of today’s leading ecommerce brands, including Schwab.com. Prior to co-founding Green This Life, Rebecca had her own PR consulting practice, counseling start-ups and publicly traded companies. Called a trend spotter by friends and associates, Rebecca has always had a keen interest and eye for good design. A California native, Ms. Metz recently relocated to Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and son.
Green tips: Eliminate plastic grocery sacks in favor of reusable, washable cotton ones. Encourage all visitors to remove shoes when entering. Find new ways to recycle packaging. Drink water from a stainless container. Plan ahead to conserve the number of car tips you make.
