Lead Engineer of the Biological Engine

🐾Profile: Miriah Gerlach

The Lead Engineer | Primary Architect of the Biological Engine
Strategic Visionary • Systems Designer • Chaos Wrangler

If you are looking for the person who actually gets her hands dirty—literally—you’ve found her. While the team handles the paperwork, you will usually find me out in the garden, digging in the dirt at the Bramble Buffet or organizing the chaos of our mission. My primary happy place is out there among the living soil and the bugs, leading our Soil-to-Sweets Society as we grow the “Hero Crops” that fuel everything we do. I’ve traded the stiff, professional world for a life of whimsy, and I’ve never looked back.

My engineering brain and my love for organizing are what keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. I’m the one who makes sure our Circular Pet Economy stays in a perfectly helpful loop, finding clever ways to reclaim resources so nothing goes to waste. When I’m not in the garden, you’ll find me in the Yummy-Tummy Pantry, where I put my organizer side to work. I manage the donation hub and work with the Bagging Brigade to make sure the pet food our Hastings neighbors donate is neatly sorted and ready to get into the hands of those who need it most. And when I need a little creative break, I jump into some 3D printing for the Mojo Projects, just for the fun of seeing a custom toy or a pair of cat ears on a food scoop come to life.

This mindset of “organized chaos” is something I live every day. My own home is a bustling annex of the Whole Kingdom, which I share with my husband, our brilliant son, and our crew of three cats, two dwarf hamsters, a rabbit, and a mouse. I believe the best way to lead is to be the one who knows how to fix the broken things, plant the seeds, and keep the pantry shelves full. I’m here to make sure every tail, claw, and talon in our community has a reason to wiggle.

P.S. Scroll down for a peek at the Critter Crew residency! I’ve included pictures of my seven current chaotic coworkers, along with some of the legendary past pets who helped inspire this whole adventure.

Critter Crew