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IN THIS ISSUE: Editorial / Perspectives on Food Policy Priorities from the Field / Additional Readings and Resources / Previous Video Recording / Upcoming Events EDITORIAL Greetings CUNY Urban Food Policy Monitor readers and members of our food policy learning community! In this issue of CUNY Urban Food Policy Monitor, we spotlight leaders at the forefront of food policy change and advocacy, with exclusive interviews [...]

Rachel Ingram is a seasoned public health program manager and the Senior Program Manager at Bronx Health REACH/Institute for Family Health. She has been instrumental in advocating for healthier food policies and community-driven initiatives across the Bronx. We invited Rachel to discuss how community engagement can shape food policy and address critical intersections with other social issues. Her insights highlight the ongoing challenges and successes [...]

Alyson Rosenthal, a nonprofit leader and Chief Program Officer at the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), has ample experience working at the intersection of health, social justice, and sustainable agriculture. In our conversation, Alyson shares how community engagement shapes food policy, the need for urgent policy reforms, and the challenges of addressing food insecurity alongside other social issues like housing and healthcare. Her perspective [...]

Taylor Pate, Campaign Manager for the NYS Good Food Purchasing Program, is a passionate advocate for sustainable, values-based institutional food procurement policies. With expertise in coalition-building and food security, Taylor has been instrumental in advancing the Good Food NY bill to promote fair, local, and environmentally-conscious food procurement in New York’s public institutions. We spoke with Taylor about how community engagement drives food policy reform [...]

IN THIS ISSUE: Editorial / Interviews with Food System Changemakers around the World / Suggested Readings & Resources / Policy Highlights / Previous Video Recording / Upcoming Events EDITORIAL Greetings CUNY Urban Food Policy Monitor readers and members of our food policy learning community! Farmers markets are springing up in towns and cities all over the planet. While this phenomenon can be seen as a [...]

J. Robin Moon (JRM):  TELL ME ABOUT YOU - YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND, YOUR PERSONAL STORY, YOUR CONNECTION TO THE FOOD SYSTEMS AT LARGE. Jean-Charles Khairallah (JCK): I am 60 years old, happily married, a father of three, and a grandfather of two boys. I was born in Lebanon, and I moved to France, my mother’s country, after obtaining a master's degree in business. After spending [...]

J. Robin Moon (JRM): TELL ME ABOUT YOU - YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND, YOUR PERSONAL STORY, YOUR CONNECTION TO THE FOOD SYSTEMS AT LARGE.  Dennis Andaye (DA): I am a professionally trained journalist and photographer. Being diagnosed with a severe autoimmune disease inspired me to get into the food space and build a love for community farmers markets. Through the markets, I have connected and interacted [...]

J. Robin Moon (JRM): TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF -  YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND, YOUR PERSONAL STORY, YOUR CONNECTION TO THE FOOD SYSTEMS AT LARGE.  Christina Ermilio (CE): In the last 10 years, I have found myself on a path working in food, consistently shifting to approach it from different angles and perspectives. Initially, I was drawn towards the technical side of baking, eager to perfect what [...]

J. Robin Moon (JRM): TELL ME ABOUT YOU - YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND, YOUR PERSONAL STORY, YOUR CONNECTION TO THE FOOD SYSTEM AT LARGE. Marcello De Rosa (MDR): I am a professor of Agrifood Economics at the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Department of Economics and Law. I got my Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics and Policy at the University of Naples. With the support and [...]