Our Team
Megan Johns - Founder + Owner
Megan's interest and experience with natural products started in 2004 when she began working for her family's chain of organic clothing stores in beautiful British Columbia. It was this experience that taught her the importance of doing business in a 'better way'. She learned that a consumer's strongest voice can often be found in the power of their own wallet, and that creating her own values based business was truly her life's passion and calling. After reading the book 'The Virtuous Consumer' and subsequently 'Not Just A Pretty Face', she became hungry for change in the beauty industry. Marrying her love of 'girly' with her love of healthy products, and after years of planning, product testing and research, Megan launched The Green Kiss in December of 2011. Her vision is to continue creating a space, both online and in store, where smart, genuine and authentic women come together to effortlessly make the switch to effective natural beauty.
Megan is also half of the Canadian Country duo, 'The County Line'. Singing, songwriting, recording and performing have become her nightly scene, performing over 100 shows a year. You can find The County Line's debut EP here. When there’s downtime from both passions, you can find her undoubtedly spending time with her friends, family, and fur baby Daisy the Chiweenie.
Tiffany Dunning - Operations Lead
Tiffany has always had an interest in health and sustainability but it wasn’t until she moved to Victoria and started working at The Green Kiss that her eyes were opened to the world of green beauty. After diving into the products, she noticed a drastic improvement in her skin, specifically from breakouts and immediately decided to #maketheswitch to cleaner beauty.
As the Operations Lead at The Green Kiss, Tiff supports the business by looking after many of the behind the scene details to keep operations running smoothly. By working with wonderful vendors and sending out all online orders, she is able to connect with the strong community that is GK. Empowering women to purchase clean beauty products and take control of their health is what lights her up!
Outside of office hours, you’ll find her hiking in the forest, exploring mountain tops and enjoying the west coast with her husband and dog, Nootka.
Natasha Peichl - Educator + Manager
Natasha has worked in the skincare and beauty industry for over 15 years. She loves finding the perfect product for customers and loves to have fun while doing so! Big lover of laughter, Natasha is always up for a good time and believes in women's connection with skincare and makeup and everything that it can bring to a person. Born in Quebec, Natasha now resides in beautiful Brentwood Bay, BC. In the early mornings, she spends time with her black lab at the dog park or by the ocean. Natasha is passionate about Women's Health issues and is a proud stage 4 endometriosis warrior! Living with Endometriosis has shaped how she views the world and has made her a more compassionate human for it. It has also sparked a passion to live loudly about women's health issues and to educate wherever possible.
Jessica O'Gorman - Educator + Licensed Aesthetician
Jessica is a licensed Aesthetician with over 15 years of experience working in the clean beauty industry. After graduating with honours from the Esthetics program at the Blanche Macdonald Centre, she took an immediate interest in Organic Facials. She has mastered her Facial treatments, massage techniques, and educating her clients on tailored home skincare routines. Jessica has just returned to BC from living in her hometown of Toronto after 8 years of managing a wellness clinic in Leslieville. She was lucky to work alongside Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, and Bodyworkers and learned so much about the skin from a holistic approach from them. Her passion is to provide her Guests with the best possible options for their skin and to empower them to make educated decisions based on their needs. In her free time you'll find Jessica exploring Victoria or in her backyard with her cat, Norman. She loves to cook for her family but mostly enjoys hiding out in her bathroom for a self care spa night!
Joyce Samson - Educator + Makeup Artist
Joyce is a knowledgeable and experienced makeup artist with over 5 years in the beauty industry. She is passionate about helping others feel comfortable in their own skin and finding a makeup application they feel great in, whether it's full glam or a no-makeup makeup look. In her free time, you'll find her buried in a book, playing with photography, doting on her plants, or consuming the next binge-worthy drama. Joyce is currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics at UVic.
Liz Butterfield - Educator + Copywriter
Liz is our creative copywriter here at The Green Kiss. She has vast experience with technical and UX writing and has a knack for conveying a cohesive message. She also likes to geek out on SEO and ad targeting. She believes (and knows), there is a way to use inbound marketing tactics effectively and still be … polite. Liz lives on the Pacific West Coast with her husband, two children, and enormous St. Bernard. Growing up on an island stoked a connection to nature, leading Liz to seek fresh air and sandy toes with vigour. When not at work, chances are you'll find her paddleboarding, in a ballet class, hiking local trails, or sitting in a buttery-soft chair, wrapped to the chin in blankets, nose buried in a book. And is that not the very best thing?
Lu Vu - Operations Assistant
Lu is the Operations Assistant here at The Green Kiss, who packs our online orders with love and care and supports the team on the business back end. They were born and raised on the island and are currently pursuing a degree in Visual Arts at UVic. They believe we should be conscious of our environmental impact, which can start with choosing ethically and sustainably sourced products. Outside of work and studies, you'll find Lu pursuing any number of creative hobbies, from drawing to playing TTRPGs with friends.