Sarah Costa
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Sarah Costa is a Research and Communications Intern for Food Tank and has experience conducting research and consulting projects in the life sciences industry. She graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation, & Governance, and is passionate about food security, sustainable agriculture, food policy, and waste reduction.

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