Food Systems Governance, Research, Education & Advocacy

We encourage you to review the resources in this section as you explore the wide variety of career paths available to those with interests in food systems governance, research, education & advocacy. Below, you’ll find sample employers and positions held by Friedman alumni who share these interests. Schedule an appointment with a career advisor to discuss options and strategies for moving forward toward your goals.

Sample Employers & Career Paths

The Freshwater Trust Senior Analyst
Gulf of Maine Research Institute Sustainable Seafood Program Manager
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Deputy Policy Director
University of Vermont Director, Center for Sustainable Agriculture
USDA National Organic Program Presidential Management Fellow
Waltham Fields Community Farm Education & Outreach Coordinator

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  • Chief Sustainability Officer National Milk Producers Federation
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  • Director of Research, Food Assistance Team Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
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  • Doctoral Fellow (IC-FOODS) & Doctoral Researcher (USDA) Former Agriculture and Food Systems Researcher at HowGood
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  • Nutrition MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) Advisor International Rescue Committee
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