Anne Charlotte Bunge

Charlotte Bunge is a PhD Candidate in Sustainability Science at the Stockholm Resilience Centre in Sweden and has a background in Public Health. Her research focuses on Nordic food systems transformations with a particular focus on the role of novel food innovations.

Shalmali Guttal

With a rich academic background rooted in the social sciences, Shalmali Guttal’s work has been focused on participatory education and qualitative research in support of resource rights of frontline communities. Her dedication spans over three decades, during which she has intensely researched and authored numerous studies concerning economic and social development, trade and investment, and ecological and social justice issues in Asia, particularly in the Mekong region and India. As the Executive Director of Focus on the Global South in Bangkok and an associate researcher at CETRI, her contributions have been pivotal in addressing issues such as community resources rights, women’s rights, food sovereignty, agrarian reform, and democratization of governance. Throughout her career, which has taken her from India to the United States and Southeast Asia, she has worked in solidarity with grassroots movements, unions, and activists, on the creation and governance of natural, social, and knowledge commons. Today, Ms Guttal is also here in her role as a member of the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems.

Percival Agordoh

Percival Agordoh is the Vice President of the Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND), the professional body of nutritionists and dietitians in Ghana. He is also a faculty at the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana and a PhD candidate at the University of Ghana. His research interests are in sustainable food environments, indigenous nutrition and implementation science for healthy ageing.

Karen Wohlert

As coordinator of LebensMittelPunkte Berlin, a network of urban food hubs, Karen Wohlert has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable and equitable food practices. LebensMittelPunkte Berlin is a growing network of spaces, where neighbors can distribute, cook and eat healthy, regional and rescued food together. Everyone is invited to join. The development of LebensMittelPunkte is an open co-creative project and part of the ecosystem of actors in Berlin and beyond who are committed to food systems change, from food initiatives and regional producers to scientists and local administration, and is part of the city’s food strategy.

Thilak Kariyawasam

Jennifer Reynolds

As the Co-Executive Director of Nourish, Jennifer Reynolds brings over two decades of rich experience spanning sustainable agriculture, local food promotion, community food security, and food policy. Jennifer’s philosophy centers on the belief that by aligning mission, mandate, and margin, we have the power to transform systems. Furthermore, she thinks that delicious food can be the catalyst for innovation in healthy eating and sustainability. In her career, Jennifer has collaborated with diverse stakeholders ranging from farmers and community organizations to policy makers at e.g. Food Secure Canada, Select Nova Scotia and FoodShare Toronto. With a passion for driving change through food and sustainability, Jennifer continues to make impactful contributions to the field.

Grace Misoi

Grace Misoi, a passionate advocate for agroecology, has an extensive educational background in agribusiness and sustainable rural development from the Baraka Agricultural College, the Moi University and the San Juan de la Cruz University. As a KCOA-KHOA Master Trainer and the director of the Advocacy for Change Foundation, she brings her expertise and commitment to organic farming. Her extensive training and dedication make her a remarkable person in the field of sustainable agriculture and advocacy.

ODUNAYO OMOTOSHO

Odunayo Omotosho is the Program Coordinator at African Food Changemakers. He is a professional with experience in the Agribusiness Industry with a proven record and impact across the value chain from farm to fork. He actively sought partnerships and engaged in fruitful collaborations with diverse stakeholders within multiple segments of the agricultural value chain.
He currently leads the African Food Changemaker’s “Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks” (BRACE) Program, which aims at supporting African small and medium entrepreneurs (agriSMEs) in the agribusiness landscape to be aware of how their businesses are affected by climate change and to enable them to develop strategies to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change through climate-smart practices.