NAFSN STUDENT CHAPTERS
NAFSN Student Chapters provide early-career networking and experiential learning in their own communities and on a national level.
North Carolina State University
Chapter Name: NAFSN-NCSU
Chapter Established: July 2022
Co-Chairs: Adrian Evans & Charlotte Yancey
Faculty Advisor: Dawn Rodriguez-Ward
Areas of focus: NAFSN-NCSU provides a space to network and learn more about Food Systems as a career path. In 2023, our team strives to prepare current seniors for their careers in Agriculture and Food Systems and establish a strong foundation for future NAFSN-NCSU leaders.
Recent project: Finding Your Future in Food Systems, regional version, North Carolina, produced Oct 26, 2022
University of Washington
Chapter Name: NAFSN-UW
Chapter Established: January 2023
Co-Chairs: Jordan Kuzmich and Caitlin Soler
Faculty Advisor: Yona Sipos
Areas of focus: The North American Food Systems Network UW Student Chapter aims to expose young professionals in the Seattle area to a variety of career opportunities offered by the field of food systems.
Recent Project: Finding Your Future in Food Systems- Seattle: planned for April 2023
San Jose State University
Chapter Name: NAFSN-SJSU
Chapter Established: January 2023
Co-Chairs: Samantha Dahlberg & Mekky Moges
Faculty Advisor: Susan Chen
Areas of focus: As students aspiring to be professionals in nutritional science it is essential for us to have a full understanding of how food systems work and operate. Food is not just about nutrients, where it originates and how it gets to the consumers at affordable pricing is equally as important. Through NAFSN students like us are exposed to the various fields in which food is involved. Being a part of this organization will only allow us to be better in the workforce.
Recent Project: Finding Your Future in Food Systems - Bay Area: planned for Spring 2023
