The NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College has named FoodCorps Co-Founder and CEO Curt Ellis to their inaugural list of the “40 Under 40” rising stars on the issue. Here’s why.
“The New York City Food Policy Center at Hunter College has released its inaugural class of New York City’s 40 under 40 who are working to transform the food system. The New York City Food Policy Center at Hunter College honorees include policymakers, educators, community advocates, farmers and innovators who are making significant strides to create healthier, more sustainable food environments, and who use food to promote community and economic development.”
“Name: Curt Ellis
Birthday: 12/15/1979
Grew up in: Portland, Oregon
Job Title: Co-founder and CEO of FoodCorps
One word you would use to describe our food system: Unjust.
Food policy hero: Deb Eschmeyer, co-founder of FoodCorps and Executive Director of the First Lady’s signature childhood obesity initiative, Let’s Move
Your breakfast this morning: Yogurt and marionberries
Favorite foodie hangout: My neighborhood farmers’ market
Social media must follow: @foodcorps on Instagram and Twitter”
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