Unreasonable Mentors

Debra Eschmeyer

Founder + Social Entrepreneur + Policy Enthusiast + Human Exclamation Point

Deb is an Unreasonable Mentor. Deb was part of Unreasonable Food 2024, and has advised over 14 Unreasonable companies.
A social impact entrepreneur with a relentless passion, Deb Eschmeyer has dedicated her career to the betterment of society, including as a farmer, non-profit founder, public servant, and corporate leader. Currently, as a Founder and Partner of Original Strategies, she provides strategic communications and public affairs counsel to bold leaders and organizations. Deb serves on the Boards of Once Upon a Farm and PLEZi Nutrition. Deb served in the White House as President Obama’s Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition and Executive Director of Let’s Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama's public health initiative, which focused on improving the federal nutrition landscape. Fortune and Food & Wine selected Eschmeyer as one of “The Most Innovative Women in Food and Drink” permanently changing the way we eat and how we think about food.