Clinical Herbalist, Certified Aromatherapist, Certified Permaculture Designer
Denise Cusack is a clinical herbalist, certified aromatherapist, and advanced social systems and permaculture designer (PDC). She has served as Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders since 2017, leading global community initiatives, disaster response efforts, and managing the US Seed Grant Program and Donation Distribution Network. At Wholly Rooted Farm, she cultivates over 250 species of medicinal and aromatic herbs, growing and donating herbs to HWB groups nationwide. Denise lives in a neurodiverse home and is mom to two autistic individuals. She has extensive experience working with people who have unique and complex health needs and has collaborated with special education programs to provide aromatherapy, herbal, and supplement support to children with diverse needs. Her work emphasizes accessible, trauma-informed, and empowering herbalism and aromatherapy programs that foster resilience, wellness, and inclusion.