Charles Smith

Co-Founder & CEO

Charles is an optimist who believes that people working together can overcome any challenge. After growing up in Villanova Pennsylvania with his three older sisters, Charles attended Dartmouth College where he met Sam and later connected with Victoria.

The three created Full Circle Microbes to help farmers and our environment by turning wasted organic material into valuable fertilizer. Charles began his career at Morgan Stanley before entering the NYC tech startup scene and advancing through various leadership positions in Business Operations and Customer Success.

Victoria Holden, PhD

Co-Founder, Chief Scientific Officer

Victoria grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA and attended the Pennsylvania State University, where she earned her B.S. in Immunology and Infectious Disease. She then obtained her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan before moving to Dartmouth College to further her studies with postdoctoral research.  

Victoria has been invited to speak at 5 conferences; presented abstracts at over a dozen national and international conferences, and has published 7 research papers. Victoria is thrilled to be working with Sam and Charles, using her microbiology expertise to develop the future of organics recycling technology and create a better world.

Katelynn Koskie, PhD

Research Scientist - Plant Science

Katelynn grew up in the countryside of northeastern Indiana where she expressed her interest in science and nature from a very young age. She attended Indiana University Bloomington where she earned her B.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics. She then attended the University of Missouri – Columbia where she earned her PhD in Biological Sciences with an emphasis on plant biology and genetics. While earning her PhD, she discovered her enthusiasm for science communication and participated in a variety of organizations and programs to promote understanding and accessibility of science at all ages. Katelynn is excited to join the team at Full Circle Microbes and continue the company’s mission to develop sustainable fertilizers that will reduce the environmental impacts of crop production.

Rogelio Zimbron

Senior Production Manager

For Rogelio, a Vermont native raised on a Colchester vegetable farm, the mission of Full Circle Microbes hits home. A lifelong interest in science and the natural world led him to attend the University of Vermont, where he earned his B.S. in Plant Biology. He went on to work at a biotech company in Vermont producing custom monoclonal antibodies, specializing in protein purification, mammalian cell culture, and assay zone management. In his role as Production Manager, he designs and implements methods for production of Full Circle Microbes’ inoculants, continuously improving our laboratory operations. He is excited by the challenge of creating a cost-effective processes that provide high-quality products — helping farmers recycle biomass right onsite.

Elliott Morse

Business Development Manager

Elliott Morse is a native of Tucson, Arizona, where he grew up in a family with a passion for gardening and an agricultural background. He attended NYU, where he graduated with a BFA in Theatre along with a double major in Economic Policy and a minor in Business. He spent many years working in the entertainment industry in NYC prior to moving back to Tucson where he now resides. Elliott is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent Full Circle Microbes in its business development efforts, and further the mission of environmental sustainability through innovation.