Jessica Nazira

Founder & CEO 

Inspired by my work with the United Nations on the prevention and treatment of severely malnourished children, I have expanded upon my combined learnings of nearly 10 years working with UN agencies, most recently UNICEF, and my learnings from The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell to share both wellness and impact. I also hold a Master’s Degree from New York University.  

One of Plentea Matcha’s key pillars is to honor traditional Japanese practices of nourishment through sharing the origin and demonstrating the ease of preparation for hand-whisked matcha. We aim to make self-care accessible and contribute to the development of sustainable programs in both farming and underserved communities.  

Since inception, Plentea Matcha has supported the Lower Eastside Girls Club; specifically nourishment programs such as the vegetable rooftop garden where girls ages 8-18 are empowered to plant their own seeds. I sit on their Jr. Board and serve as chair for the angel alliance Summer Soirée fundraiser to fund summer programming for the girls.