Title: Director

Company: Shade Tree Herbals

Location: Gordonsville, Va.

As director and founder of Shade Tree Herbals, Claudine Morgan brings creativity and curiosity to the alternative medicine industry. She chose this career path when she discovered, after considerable research, that there was a need for more gluten-free products on the market. Inspired by the idea of living for the future and taking advantage of available opportunities, Ms. Morgan went on to create her own products, including salves and lip balms made from essential oils and beeswax.

Before founding Shade Tree Herbals, Ms. Morgan earned a Master of Arts in organizational management, a master’s degree in educational technology and a Bachelor of Arts in human social services and behavioral science. She also supplemented her education with independent research on organic products, professionally driven to acquire as much knowledge as possible. One of her ultimate goals is to succeed as an entrepreneur and open a nonprofit rescue foundation for people and animals.

Ms. Morgan’s educational drive has been recognized through her membership with the Golden Key International Honor Society. Through her endeavors, she hopes to leave a legacy of empathy and opportunity. In her free time, Ms. Morgan enjoys playing with her dogs, working in her garden and fun activities with her two children.