Later pivoting and in pursuit of fulfilling a dream of making an impact through food + community, I obtained a degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. I started my career as an Actuary in public service and then later as a consultant in a global risk consulting firm. Job Title/Organization or Company: Founder/CEO, Feed Forwardīackground and Education: Born and raised in Brooklyn, I attended college in New York’s CUNY: Bernard Baruch College, receiving my degree in Mathematics/Finance. It’s everything I need in life to feel good. There is nothing better to me than hanging out in the park with friends who bring drinks and BBQ food together. Your breakfast this morning: black coffee, omelette and saladįavorite last meal on Earth: Oysters on the half shell, ceviche and barbacoa tacosįavorite food hangout (restaurant, bodega, coffee place, friend’s house, etc) and why: The park. One word you would use to describe our food system: Brokenįood policy hero: The many migrant farm workers and activists who fight for equity in our food system and bring awareness to the injustice and inhumane practices that control our current system. In addition, I have a culinary background as a trained professional chef. Job Title/Organization or Company: Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Connected Chefīackground and Education: I have a BA in psychology with a focus on mental health systems and how they relate to our day to day well being. Your breakfast this morning: Oatmeal with blueberries and trail mixįavorite last meal on Earth: a very unhealthy chimichangaįavorite food hangout (restaurant, bodega, coffee place, friend’s house, etc) and why: My family farm house in New Hampshire, sitting around our 100 year-old-table with lots of home-cooked food and a lot of laughs. One word you would use to describe our food system: Potentialįood policy hero: My late friend and colleague Emily Caras Snyder Outside of work, I serve as Board Chair for Students Active for Ending Rape (SAFER) a nonprofit empowering student movement to combat sexual violence on college campuses. Prior to God’s Love, I had the pleasure of working for the City of Boston on their Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) program. I think my education gives me a unique perspective on food, nutrition and healthcare. Job Title/Organization or Company: Policy & Planning Associate at God’s Love We Deliverīackground and Education: I have my master’s degree in criminal justice with a specific focus on social justice and inequality. Social media must follow: Local journalists, a standout being: a reporter at The City, who reminds me daily of the importance of local journalism (as well as blesses my feed with bird and sunset twitter as a bonus) Some of my fondest memories in the City have been made here, with my now husband and a plate filled with a buffalo chicken sandwich and a side of mac and cheese. I consider myself a buffalo chicken sandwich connoisseur and have found none better than that at Bobwhite. įavorite last meal on Earth: My Mom’s Poppyseed Chicken Recipeįavorite food hangout (restaurant, bodega, coffee place, friend’s house, etc) and why: Bobwhite Counter on Ave C in the East Village. Your breakfast this morning: Banana, Coffee, Granola Bar, and a Mandarin Orangeįavorite food: Tacos. During COVID-19, older New Yorkers who were unable to leave their homes due to mobility impairments, chronic health conditions, or disability, continued to receive hot meals through the City’s traditional home-delivered meals system that remained viable thanks largely to the dedication of this too often underappreciated non-profit workforce. One word you would use to describe our food system: Misalignedįood policy hero: Home-Delivered Meals Delivery Workers. Job Title/Organization or Company: Director of Public Policy at LiveOn NYīackground and Education: Master of Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy, and Bachelor of Science in Human Services from the University of Delaware A small town in South Jersey, right outside of Philadelphia
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