Neal Fortin
Director of the Institute for Food Laws & Regulations · Michigan State University
An expert in food laws and regulation in the United States and International food laws.
Food Regulation Foods Laws
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
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
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
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
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
Janelle Walter, Ph.D., RD, C.F.C.S.
Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences, Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics · Baylor University
Dr. Walter focuses on nutrition, food acceptability, barriers to home food preparation, and adolescent eating behaviors
Adolescent Eating Behaviors Food Acceptability Experimental Foods Meal Management Nutrition
Keith Schneider
Professor · University of Florida
Keith Schneider’s research focuses on food safety and understanding foodborne illnesses.
Food Safety Foodborne Illnesses
Barry Popkin, Ph.D.
W.R. Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor, Department of Nutrition & Adjunct Professor, Department of Economics · UNC at Chapel Hill
Dr. Barry Popkin is an expert on global nutrition.
Nutrition Noncommunicable Diseases Global Health Obesity in the U.S. Public Health
Linda Bartoshuk
Professor · University of Florida
Linda Bartoshuk studies sensory perception of foods, including taste, olfaction and irritation/pain.
Food Science & Human Nutrition Sensory Perception of Food
Marsha Cohen
The Honorable Raymond L. Sullivan Professor of Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: cohenm@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4676 / 388-200
Food and Drug Law Pharmacy Law (California and Federal) Tort Law
Beth Vallen, PhD
Associate Professor | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University
Beth Vallen, PhD, is an expert on consumer behavior, with a focus on health-related decision making
Food Marketing Consumer Goals/Motivation Consumer Behavior Health-related Decision Making Business
Bruce McAdams
Professor · Centre for Business and Social Entrepreneurship
McAdams joined the faculty in January of 2009 after more than twenty years leadership experience in the Ontario hospitality industry
Operations & Training Operations Analysis Sustainability in the Foodservice Industry
Kathryn Colasanti
Academic Specialist, Center for Regional Food Systems · Michigan State University
Expert in local food systems, specializing in food security and access
Urban Agriculture Food Safety Food Systems Food Access
Liliane Binego
Researcher in Stabilisation Agriculture · Coventry University
Liliane Binego's research work involves responding and building resilient food productions systems in fragile environments.
Sustainable Living Adaptive Management of Biotic Stressors Pre and Post Disaster Response Food Security Fragile Environments
Heangjin Park
Assistant Professor of Asian and Asian American Studies · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Nationalism Globalization Logistics Transnational Mobility Commodity Supply Chains
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.
Director, Rudd Center for Obesity & Food Policy (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.
School Food Options Nutrition food insecurity Nutrition in Food Programs
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
Thomas Felke, Ph.D., M.S.W.
Expert in social issues and social justice · Florida Gulf Coast University
Thomas Felke researches social issues such as food insecurity and affordable housing.
Geographic Information Systems (Gis) Affordable Housing Needs of Older Adults food insecurity Poverty
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