Maya Silveira
Novato,CA
Summary
Herbalist, medicine maker, and plant devotee with a Bachelor of Science in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University. My path is rooted in reverence for the plants and the relationships they cultivate with people. I am skilled in crafting tinctures, salves, teas, lotions, and spagyric preparations, guided both by phytochemistry and the energetics of each plant. Alongside my herbal work, I bring years of leadership and management experience; balancing organization with care, and efficiency with heart. My passion is to create spaces where people can fall in love with plants, discover their wisdom, and deepen their connection to healing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Alternative Proteins (Mushroom Farm)
07.2020 - 02.2024
- Nurtured daily operations, from inventory and distribution to team collaboration.
- Built meaningful relationships with distributors and customers, ensuring trust and consistency.
- Led with a balance of structure and compassion, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Worked in the lab, creating new strains of mycelium and coordinating highly detailed inoculation protocols.
Bartender/Server
Salish Lodge
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Created memorable experiences for guests in a high-touch, luxury environment.
- Contributed to seasonal beverage offerings rooted in creativity and seasonality.
Bar Supervisor
Sam’s Anchor Café
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Managed a high-volume bar program with strong attention to detail and care.
- Oversaw inventory, ordering, and staff scheduling for a bustling team.
- Mentored new staff, cultivating confidence and teamwork.
- Designed seasonal menus that blended creativity with customer experience.
Bartender
Rendezvous Bistro
12.2011 - 03.2014
- Provided attentive, heart-forward hospitality in a fine dining setting.
- Honed skills in anticipating needs, financial accuracy, and product knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Herbal Sciences
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA01.2018
Skills
- Crafting herbal medicines: tinctures, salves, tea blends, lotions, spagyrics
- Deep understanding of plant energetics & phytochemistry
- Knowledge of menstruum & extraction methods for optimal potency
- Trauma-informed, compassionate customer support
- Inventory management, ordering & distribution coordination
- Staff training, scheduling & team leadership
- Creative problem-solving & adaptability
- Building community through relationship-centered service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Completed a clinical internship with Robin DiPasquale, ND, supporting individualized herbal care.
- InnerTrek Psilocybin Facilitator Program | 2023
- Simkin Birth Center Birth Doula Course | 2017
Timeline
Operations Manager
Alternative Proteins (Mushroom Farm)
07.2020 - 02.2024
Bartender/Server
Salish Lodge
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bar Supervisor
Sam’s Anchor Café
04.2014 - 01.2018
Bartender
Rendezvous Bistro
12.2011 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science - Herbal Sciences
Bastyr University