Feeding America supports a network of more than 200 food banks. I helped explore, strengthen, and communicate work focused on economic mobility and long-term food security.
My Contributions:
Research design and implementation
Interviews, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement
Data analysis and synthesis
Framework and strategy development
Storytelling and communications
Client work completed with The Work Department
Economic Mobility Network Assessment: How are food banks supporting economic mobility—not just food access?
Scope & Outcomes:
Led a network-wide assessment with 40 food banks
Conducted interviews and regional convenings
Explored workforce development, benefits access, local food systems, advocacy, referrals, and partnerships
Informed Feeding America’s economic mobility strategy
Identified opportunities for coaching, peer learning, grantmaking, partnerships, storytelling, and impact measurement
Workforce Development Framework: How can food banks describe workforce development outcomes in a consistent way—and better understand their impact over time?
Scope & Outcomes:
Developed logic models, outcome frameworks, and measurement approaches
Created case studies, reports, and communications materials
Connected programs to outcomes including employment, financial stability, power and autonomy, and community belonging
Established a shared framework for program alignment, evaluation, and learning
Forward Together Storytelling: What can we learn from food banks that are advancing community health, economic mobility, and long-term food security in new ways?
Scope & Outcomes:
Supported a podcast series highlighting innovative, community-rooted approaches
Designed interview guides and identified key themes and storylines
Synthesized podcast interviews into narrative summaries and story decks
Created reflection tools to support learning and adaptation
Elevated promising practices and encouraged peer learning across the network
