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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

In collaboration with a coalition of leading food businesses at OP2B, I work to design financing pathways to scaled adoption of regenerative agriculture.At OP2B, we recognize that asking a farmer to change their production model to regenerative agriculture is synonymous with asking them to risk their livelihoods. Therefor, our work aims to build collaborations among public and private food systems stakeholders to collectively invest into regenerative food systems, ensuring that the… Show more In collaboration with a coalition of leading food businesses at OP2B, I work to design financing pathways to scaled adoption of regenerative agriculture.At OP2B, we recognize that asking a farmer to change their production model to regenerative agriculture is synonymous with asking them to risk their livelihoods. Therefor, our work aims to build collaborations among public and private food systems stakeholders to collectively invest into regenerative food systems, ensuring that the risks of transition are shared amongst the beneficiaries of a more resilient supply chain and ecosystem. Show less

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

As a member of WBCSD's Soft Commodities Forum, I supported collaboration between six agribusinesses to eliminate soy-driven deforestation and conversion of native vegetation in the Brazilian Cerrado. As a member of the project team, I delivered public disclosures of annual progress reporting and period project updates.

Columbus, Ohio

As SWACO's first food waste expert, I led the development and implementation of 5 major project launches as well as food waste collaboration with over 150 regional partners as part of the Central Ohio Food Waste Action Plan. Selected examples:-Regional Food Waste Awareness Campaign: Facilitated collaborative input from regional partners for a new $250k food waste campaign for the Central Ohio region entitled “Save More Than Food” (see SaveMoreThanFood.org). -National Funding for… Show more As SWACO's first food waste expert, I led the development and implementation of 5 major project launches as well as food waste collaboration with over 150 regional partners as part of the Central Ohio Food Waste Action Plan. Selected examples:-Regional Food Waste Awareness Campaign: Facilitated collaborative input from regional partners for a new $250k food waste campaign for the Central Ohio region entitled “Save More Than Food” (see SaveMoreThanFood.org). -National Funding for Household Food Waste Study: Secured $60,000 in United States Environmental Protection Agency funding to conduct a household food waste study in response to the “Save More Than Food” campaign. The results of the study are in the process of publication. -Food Business Diversion Models: Creating case studies for measuring, preventing, donating, and composting food waste in partnership with five “Champion” food businesses. The project resulted in resources and approaches to SWACO's food business engagement. Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

I supported Kroger's ESG reporting process for their 2018 Sustainability Report alongside supporting the implementation of Kroger's Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Social Impact Plan.

Uppsala, Sweden

As a in international student studying at the Newman Institute in Uppsala, I applied Swedish models of sustainable waste management streams to the context of American waste systems. In addition, I applied international climate negotiation to the changing role of the United States on the world stage under the instruction of former Swedish Minister of the Environment, Andreas Carlgren.

Cincinnati, Ohio

As part of a partnership between the City of Cincinnati and Xavier University students of economics, I led a team in developing an action plan for the city’s future food policies based on economic and environmental benefits. This plan compared the costs of proposed new programs to their environmental, social, and economic benefits, leading to the production of a ranked plan of action for the city.

Master'S Degree, Resilient Farming And Food Systems

Through my Masters studies, I collaborated with brilliant students and professors to conceptualize visions and pathways toward healthier.

Double Major Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy, Politics And The Public; Economics, Sustainability And Society

In my dual major bachelors program, I combined my interests in governance structures and the public good with environmental economics.