laire Sands Baker's path wasn't always destined for bioherbicides and battling the tenacious Striga weed. Her career traversed the social enterprise and environmental landscapes, driven by a desire to foster collaboration and positive change. But to her, The Toothpick Company resonated differently; It is deeply personal.
Claire's father, Professor Emeritus David Sands, a dedicated plant pathologist, microbiologist, and agronomist, developed a bioherbicide technology for decades. He learned of the devastation Striga wreaked on Kenyan farms through his brother.
