Izzy Baird
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Izzy Baird is a former Research and Communications intern at Food Tank. She is currently studying history and biology at Mount Holyoke College. Izzy is passionate about environmental education and loves to learn and teach about agriculture and food access. In her free time, Izzy enjoys horseback riding, reading, and debating.

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