FoodNiche Health Forum

Be In The Room With The Most Impactful Changemakers. Insights | Networking | Collaboration | Don't Miss It The FoodNiche Health Forum brings together changemakers creating impact in communities and different entities that fund their work. What You'll Gain At the FoodNiche Health Forum, conversations will focus on some of the most pressing questions facing organizations working to improve community health: • How can organizations build sustainable and scalable solutions to food insecurity? • Where are the funding opportunities—and how can organizations better position themselves to secure them? • How can healthcare, government, academia, nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations work together more effectively? • How do we create communities where healthy choices become easier choices? • How can organizations demonstrate impact and use evidence to strengthen programs and attract investment? Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to connect directly with leaders working across these sectors. Meet Our Confirmed Speakers Our growing speaker lineup includes: Erica David-Park, MD, MPH Market Chief Medical Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas Jenny Schrum, PhD Director of Research and Evaluation, Office of the Food Security Advocate Kalindi Bakshi, PhD Division Head, Life Sciences and Food Innovation, Middlesex County Office of Business Engagement Tara Colton Chief Economic Security Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Ty Blitstein Project Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Elizabeth McCarthy President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey Brian Todd Senior Advisor, Food Desert Relief, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Julia Olayanju, PhD, MPH Principal, FoodNiche Institute; Assistant Professor, Saint Elizabeth University Bunmi Olayanju, MBA, CFA Chief Grant & Funding Officer, Care Center of New Jersey (CCNJ) Who Should Attend? This Forum is designed for people who are serious about improving health and strengthening communities, including: Nonprofit and community leaders • Food security organizations • Food banks • Healthcare professionals • Researchers and academics • Government and public health leaders • Funders • Social impact professionals • Corporate partners • Community advocates Whether you are looking for funding, partnerships, evidence-based strategies, collaborators, or new approaches to expanding your impact, this is a room you want to be in. Don't Just Attend. Build Your Next Connection. The right conversation can lead to a new partnership. The right introduction can open a funding opportunity. The right insight can strengthen an entire program. Don't miss this opportunity.