Verena Seufert
Postdoctoral Fellow · University of British Columbia, Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability
Scientist interested in all things food and nature. Studying how we can do agriculture better.
Sustainability organic agriculture Sustainable Agriculture Biodiversity Climate Change
Rattan Lal
Associate Professor, Soil Science | Environment and Natural Resources · The Ohio State University
Rattan Lal is a Professor of Soil Physics in the School of Environment and Natural Resources at The Ohio State University .
Soil Science Environment Natural Resources
Robert Richardson
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert in ecological economics, ecosystem services, food security, and sustainability.
Natural Resource Management Writing and Editing Sustainability Food Security Rural Development
Cholani Weebadde
Assistant Professor - Plant Breeder for International Programs · Michigan State University
Cholani Weebadde is dedicated to training the next generation of plant breeders as hunger fighters.
Global Food Security Hunger Plant Breeding Climate Adaptation
Jeremy Kedziora, Ph.D.
Associate Professor · Milwaukee School of Engineering
Dr. Jeremy Kedziora is the PieperPower Endowed Chair of Artificial Intelligence at MSOE.
Data Science Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Bayesian Inference Game Theory
Mary Breunig
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Social Justice and Equity Studies · Brock University
Mary Breunig is an expert in experiential education and social justice pedagogy, an educational consultant, and professor
Environmental Education Experiential Education Social Justice Schoolground Greening Outdoor Education
Wayne Roberts
principal · Will Work for Food Policy
engaging speaker; expert on food issues ; connects local food, jobs, health and environment
Local Food Production Sustainable Food Green Jobs Food Charters Community Organizing & Development
Sharon Austin
Professor · University of Florida
Sharon Wright Austin’s teaching and research interests are in American government, urban politics and African American politics.
Southern Politics African American Politics Urban Politics
Amy Saxe-Custack
Assistant Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University
Dr. Saxe-Custack is a Registered Dietitian and Assistant Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Chronic Diseases Pediatric Nutrition Fresh Foods
Elaine Power
Associate Professor · School of Kinesiology & Health Studies, Queen's University
Teaches social determinants of health. Researches food insecurity. Advocates for basic income. Dreams of the day when food banks can close.
food insecurity food banks feeding the family family food practices Social Determinants of Health
Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Professor, Human Development & Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.
Health Literacy Dietary Assessment Physical Activity Healthy eating/nutrition Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Liette Vasseur
Professor and UNESCO Chair · Brock University
Working in Environmental sustainability, mainly sustainable agriculture and conservation
Plant biologist Pest management Ecosystem Management Ecosystem services Conservation Biology
Felicia Wu
John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor · Michigan State University
Expert in food safety, social network analysis, global health, risk assessment, economic models, environmental health risks, public health
Social Network Models of Food Trade Immunotoxicology Social Network Modeling Public Health Environmental Health
Patricia Thornley
Director of EBRI, Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute · Aston University
Patricia Thornley works in assessing the environmental, economic and social impacts of renewable energy technologies.
Chemistry Supergen Project Climate Change Bioenergy Environmental Sciences
Lisa F. Clark
Research Associate · University of Saskatchewan
Political Scientist researching food politics and food policy
Food Agriculture & Environment Public Policy Analysis Governance & Regulation Innovation Food Safety and Security
Adam Little
Mentor | CBASE · LifeLearn, Inc.
Adam is a veterinarian and entrepreneur with a passion for applying his diverse experience towards tackling big problems.
Global Health Dogs Epidemiology Animal Nutrition Community Outreach
Surupa Gupta
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Gupta is an expert on Indian politics and economics, international political economy, gender and development, and South Asian politics.
Indian Politics and Economics International Political Economy Politics of Economic Development South Asian Politics Global Economic Governance
Anoushka Concepcion
Aquaculture Associate Extension Educator · University of Connecticut
Anoushka P. Concepcion is an Assistant Extension Educator focusing on marine aquaculture with the Connecticut Sea Grant Program.
Sugar Kelp Shellfish Veterinary Sciences Fisheries Marine Aquaculture
Steffanie Scott
Professor, Department of Geography & Environmental Management · University of Waterloo
Leading international scholar on food security, food system change, and COVID-19 impacts on the food suppy.
Food Agriculture & Environment COVID-19 (Coronavirus) China Food Policy Local Food Systems
Professor George Lodorfos
Dean of School · Leeds Beckett University
Professor George Lodorfos has extensive practical and academic experience in the field of Strategic Management.
Adoption of New Technologies Strategic Management Enterprise and Change Innovation Consumer Behaviour