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Emma has dedicated herself over the last 25 years to building a better food system – one that nourishes our bodies, our communities, and our planet. In her current role, she leads a team of content experts and organizers to engage the health care sector to use its economic, social, and political influence to support the development of healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems. Emma holds a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from Arizona State University.
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Briana previously worked as operations and programs assistant at One World Surgery in the Dominican Republic, where she contributed to opening a new surgical center and running programs providing medical care to those in need. She graduated in 2023 with a degree in human physiology and sustainable development from the University of Minnesota and will return to pursue a master's degree in public health administration and policy next fall. She enjoys taking photos with her film camera, reading books on neuroscience and environmental philosophy, surfing on the lake, walking around parks and… Read More
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Aliza holds degrees in geography and environmental studies from UC Berkeley, where she conducted research on food in the United States prison system. An advocate for supporting marginalized communities and economic development, she has over five years of program coordination experience and a longstanding passion for food systems. She has completed two AmeriCorps service terms, working in youth development, sustainable tourism, and community development roles. A Los Angeles native, she currently resides in Hood River, Oregon, and very much enjoys rural living.
Type: Staff
Jon E. Utech is senior director of the Office for a Healthy Environment at Cleveland Clinic, where he develops sustainability strategies to impact environmental and community health. Utech sets Cleveland Clinic’s environmental goals and develops strategies to achieve them. He also directs the organization’s sustainability reporting using the United Nations Global Compact and GRI frameworks. He leads the organization’s climate action which includes policy engagement, decarbonization, climate resilience, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. He serves as chair of the Ohio Hospital… Read More
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James Dixon is a Chartered Environmentalist with over two decades of environmental sustainability leadership experience across complex public bodies (NHS/local government) in the UK. He has deep expertise in translating national environmental and climate policy into strategies that deliver impact and operational improvements. James has proven ability to build organisational sustainability capability, influence senior stakeholders, and champion the benefits of caring for people and planet. His time in local government contributed to Newcastle being named UK’s greenest city for two years… Read More
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Andaye Hill-Espinoza, MPH, serves as associate vice president of Core Tenet Programs for Responsible Sourcing at Vizient where she leads strategy to align health care purchasing with social impact, sustainability, and community resilience across the nation’s largest health care performance improvement network.Previously, Andaye led Protiviti’s Center of Excellence, advancing human rights due diligence and sustainable operations across sectors. She held key roles at Kaiser Permanente, where she helped design the $1B Impact Purchasing Commitment and developed cross-functional initiatives that… Read More
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Rebecca brings communications experience in sustainable agriculture advocacy as well as a passion for graphic design and digital content production. She’s always looking for ways to use engaging visuals to break down complex issues and gather support for important causes. When she's not working, you can find her exploring local food sources in the DC Metro area or venturing off into the woods for some peace and quiet at her favorite state parks.
Type: Staff
Hillary has 15 years of experience in health care sustainability, from managing environmental initiatives for a hospital in West Michigan to facilitating a national market transformation collaboration of more than 15 health systems and their food service and supply chain partners. She oversees content and virtual event management for the organization and amplifies innovation for the network. She holds a degree in sustainable business management. Hillary enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and daughter camping and hiking in Michigan and around the country.
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Emily Bancroft is the Chief Executive Officer of Health Care Without Harm, a global nonprofit working to transform health care into a force for environmental health, equity, and climate resilience.Emily brings more than two decades of experience leading health systems innovation and advancing health equity across the globe. Prior to joining Health Care Without Harm, she served as President and CEO of VillageReach, where she expanded the organization’s work across more than a dozen countries, forged cross-sector partnerships, and helped deliver people-centered health solutions that reached… Read More
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Kendra is an Executive Leadership Team member with a deep passion for people and a proven track record of aligning human resources with overarching organizational strategy. The majority of her career has been dedicated to the nonprofit professional services sector, where she has built a reputation for cultivating award-winning, "best-in-class" inclusive workplace cultures. Backed by deep HR expertise and exceptional interpersonal skills, Kendra holds a Bachelor of Science in HR/Industrial Relations and a Master of Science in Management with an HR specialization. Outside of her professional… Read More
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