Sarah Russo (@herbsforapocalypse), author of Herbs for the Apocalypse, a women-created plants-and-punk-rock graphic novel about plant medicine, empowerment, resistance, and art

Sarah Russo is an herbologist, writer, editor, researcher, and creative. Her passion for nature has strongly influenced her 14 years of experience in the cannabis and herbal medicine space. Her past work in apothecaries has shaped her outlook on herbology, botanical research, and the arts. She got her degree in environmental studies and social justice from the Evergreen State College. Her perspective centers on herbal education, environmental advocacy, social equity, and expanding consciousness for the benefit of Mother Nature and all her inhabitants. She is the Communications & Content Coordinator for The International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research, and Service (ICEERS). She is also the founder of Herbs for the Apocalypse, a graphic novel and passion project aimed at deepening our connection to nature and building resilience. When not working, she can be found reading, exploring music, hiking, and making herbal concoctions.