Katie Silva, Research Project Manager, Food for Climate League, USA
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Seagriculture USA
11 - 12 September 2024
Ketchikan, Alaska, USA
About speaker:
Katie Silva is Research Project Manager at Food for Climate League, where she coordinates initiatives aimed at driving consumer interest in sea vegetables and bivalves and supporting foodservice professionals to increase the availability of these foods on menus. Katie’s previous experience at ideas42 applying behavioral science research across various sectors, including economic justice and governance, has shaped the unique perspective she brings to her work in food systems transformation. She is dedicated to harnessing narrative change and behavioral design strategies to contribute to a more sustainable, equitable, and nutritious food future.
Company:
Food for Climate League (FCL) is a trailblazing, women-led 501c3 nonprofit working to make climate-smart food choices the norm. FCL’s innovative approach employs narrative strategy and behavioral science to connect sustainable foods to people's diverse needs, values, and cultures. Over the past few years, FCL has been dedicated to increasing the demand and availability of sea vegetables and bivalves by partnering with organizations like Food+Planet and the Southeast Conference to conduct research on consumer adoption of these ingredients and the narratives that will drive demand. FCL has also partnered with culinary teams and leaders to advance the presence of these foods on menus and develop strategies to drive interest and adoption of aquatic foods by eaters and foodservice staff.