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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Thrilled to have grown into the role of Farm to School Program Manager, where I led our program's expansion and strategic direction. My team and I developed comprehensive farm-to-school curricula that not only educated but also inspired our community about the benefits of sustainable food practices. Representing Common Threads at industry events was a.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Launched Common Threads’ first-ever Farm to School program, diving headfirst into building relationships with local farmers and schools. It was incredible to see our efforts pay off as we became pioneers in adopting the Good Food Purchasing Pledge. I managed over $178k annually in grants, ensuring every dollar counted toward improving nutrition for 1,481.

I had the privilege to co-create health education curricula that hit home for diverse communities, from low-income families to minority groups. Through targeted outreach, we tackled local health challenges head-on, forging partnerships that bridged academic research with community needs.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

This role allowed me to roll up my sleeves and engage directly with the Englewood community, from helping organize student workshops to co-leading on-site farm-to-table demonstrations. It was rewarding to help promote healthy living and empower others through targeted nutrition and cooking education.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

My time here involved diving deep into research on organic kitchen waste, from designing data collection methods to crunching numbers and presenting findings. Managing my fellow cohort of student volunteers and training them ensured our research was thorough and impactful.