M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell
W. K. Kellogg Foundation Endowed Chair in Food, Society and Sustainability · Michigan State University
M. Jahi Johnson-Chappell is a political agroecologist with training in chemical engineering, ecology and evolutionary biology.
Sustainable Development Food Security Policy Anti-Hunger Efforts Sustainability Right to Food
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
David Ortega
Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy · Michigan State University
David Ortega researches the decision making processes of consumers to better inform food policies and marketing strategies.
Experimental Economics Agricultural Development Economics Food Supply Inflation
Kyle Davis
Assistant Professor, Geography and Spacial Sciences · University of Delaware
Prof. Davis' work focuses on food systems, water sustainability, and global environmental change.
Human Migration Nutrition Global Environmental Change Food Systems Sustainability
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
Dan McCole
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
An expert on tourism, wine tourism, and social entrepreneurship
Social Entrepreneruship Wine Tourism Tourism Sustainable Tourism Social Enterprise
Jayati Ghosh
Professor of Economics · University of Massachusetts Amherst
Jayati Ghosh is one of India's best-known economists and a frequent commentator and writer about a wide range of issues.
Economics and the Developing World Economy of India India Asian Political Economy Gender and Care Work
Charlie Messina
Professor · University of Florida
Charlie Messina has expertise about crop modeling and plant breeding.
Climate Change Artificial Intelligence Symbolic Artificial Intelligence Plant Breeding Maize
Rigoberto A. Lopez, Ph.D.
Professor · University of Connecticut
Professor Lopez is an expert in food systems, marketing, and industrial organization.
Food Systems Marketing Industrial Organization Public Policy
Randall Curren
Professor of Philosophy · University of Rochester
Randall Curren is an ethicist who works across the boundaries of moral, political, legal, environmental, and educational philosophy.
Ethics of Sustainability Moral Psychology Ancient Greek Philosophy patriotic education
Glen Hodgson
Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist · The Conference Board of Canada
Turning the Telescope Around: Get the bigger picture on how macroeconomics influences public policy and the financial health of your country
Economic Forecasting International Business Productivity and Innovation Economic Analysis
Andrew Deener, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology · University of Connecticut
Andrew Deener is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut.
Food Systems Gentrification Economic Sociology Culture City Development
Kali Kniel
Professor, Microbial Food Safety · University of Delaware
Prof. Kniel’s laboratory explores issues of food safety and public health that involve transmission of viruses and pathogenic bacteria.
Food Systems Pathogenic Bacteria Food Safety Public Health Microorganisms
Jane Rabinowicz
Executive Director / Directrice générale · USC Canada
NGO leader with expertise in seed, agroecology and nonprofit management / Leader d'ONG avec expertise en semences, agroécologie, et gestion.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) Semenciers Sécurité alimentaire Souveraineté alimentaire Circuits courts de commercialisation agricole
Destenie Nock
Assistant Professor · Carnegie Mellon University
Destenie Nock uses mathematical modeling tools to address societal problems related to sustainability planning, energy policy and equity.
Electricity and Food Systems Decision Analysis Energy Transitions Electrical Infrastructure Engineering for Social Good
Rick Sadler
Assistant Professor, Division of Public Health · Michigan State University
Urban geographer and expert on public health issues in relation to geography/mapping.
Salutogenic and Pathogenic Properties of Urban Areas Environment and Health Behaviors/Outcomes Qualitative Analytics Spatial Analysis Social Determinants of Health
Jennifer Lynes
Director of the Environment and Business Program · University of Waterloo School of Environment
Jennifer Lynes's expertise intersects business and the environment, where she focuses on investigating the marketing of sustainability.
Marketing Social Marketing Community-Based Social Marketing Green Marketing
Phillip Warsaw
Assistant Professor of Ecological Economics and Environmental Justice · Michigan State University
Phillip Warsaw's research takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental justice, economic development, and sustainability.
Racial Capitalism Economic Development Environmental Justice Sustainability
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
Patrick Baron
Assistant Professor · Western Carolina University
Patrick Baron's work focuses on social and environmental determinants of health and disparity.
Social Determinants of Health Mixed-Methods Research and Study Design Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Community Health Disparities