Lunchassist

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Emma’s vision for a more inclusive food movement drives her work in environmental justice advocacy and community engagement.

After completing a master’s program in Italy studying global food systems & cultures, Emma is thrilled to be returning to the world of school food with LunchAssist. As Communication & Training Coordinator, she develops content for the LunchAssist PRO platform and keeps the School Nutrition community informed with policy updates, upcoming events, and new resources via our weekly newsletter and social media platforms. Her experience as a sustainability educator, policy and social justice advocate, researcher, performer, gastronome, and cook gives vibrance to her work on our team.

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Certificates & Awards

Summa Cum Laude Graduate, UCLA
Undergraduate Research Scholar, UCLA

Experience & Education

Master of Gastronomy: World Food Cultures & Mobility, University of Gastronomic Sciences, Italy
Climate-Friendly School Food Program Coordinator, Friends of the Earth U.S.
Event Coordinator & Volunteer, Slow Food East Bay
Line Cook/Prep Cook, MAMA Oakland
Sustainability Coordinator & Outreach Fellow, University of California Office of the President
UC Carbon Neutrality Fellow, UCLA
Communication/Outreach & Education Intern, Santa Monica Farmers Market
Bachelor of Arts, Geography & Environmental Studies, Public Affairs, UCLA

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Emma Finn