Elena Seeley
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Elena Seeley is Food Tank's Content Director. She earned a BA in Biology from Grinnell College and an MA in Food Studies from New York University, where she focused on food policy and food-based social movements. Elena has worked with food justice nonprofit organizations, including WhyHunger and The People's Seed, and is passionate about promoting stories to help build a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Sowing Sustainability: The Power of Relationships in Food Systems Transformation

Farmers are central to food and agriculture systems transformation. But they need investment and support to succeed.

From Policies to Action: Charting Progress in the Fight Against Global Food Loss and Waste

Exciting progress around food loss and waste has already been made. Strategic policies can help countries do even more.

Dr. Abdou Tenkouano to Become New Director General of ICIPE

Abdou Tenkouano, incoming Director General at ICIPE, aims to drive inclusive innovations for socio-economic development in Africa.

The National STEM Challenge Calls on Young Innovators to Imagine a Better Food Future

In 2024, the top-scoring champions from the Challenge will travel to Washington D.C. to be recognized at the National STEM Festival.

Telling the Story Behind the Seed

The diversity of seeds is something worth celebrating. That’s why seed saver Ira Wallace is preserving their stories.

Breaking Barriers: Advancing Food Is Medicine Solutions

A new report summarizes the key findings to advance food is medicine interventions, reduce food security, and improve healthy eating.

Muloma Heritage Center: Bridging the Past, Present, and Future of African Atlantic Foodways

On St. Helena Island, Muloma Heritage Center is creating a space to celebrate and teach visitors about the foodways of the African Diaspora.

Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable World: The Role of Water in Food Systems

Agriculture is responsible for more than 70 percent of global freshwater withdrawals. Meanwhile one third of the world faces water stress.

Tune in for Our Official North America World Food Day Celebration

Tune in live for an incredible World Food Day Summit focused on this year’s theme Water is Life. Water is Food. Leave no one behind.

Cultivating Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability: Unlocking Opportunities for Indigenous Communities

IndigeHub is working to empower Indigenous communities, helping them develop self-sufficiency and long-term success.

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