The Food Fellowship program is supported by Newman’s Own Foundation.
The Net Impact Fellowship is a year-long leadership development program where you can design and implement an action project on your campus about food. Be part of an intimate cohort of like-minded peers from across the country who are passionate about making change on their campus regarding food. Campus projects can focus on food justice, healthy food education, food waste, and more!
Join a cohort of smart, passionate students from across the country who want to change the world! Applications are now closed.
Benefits of Participating
- Receive free registration to the 2017 Net Impact Conference in Atlanta on Oct 26-28; network with inspiring changemakers, meet your cohort, and engage in Fellowship-specific trainings
- Build your resume to stand out by leading a real-world impact project
- Implement a meaningful project on your campus (Net Impact will support you with tools and a stipend)
- Develop your leadership skills through implementing a real-world project on your campus
- Learn from an awesome cohort of students from around the country
- Share your changemaking story with the world
Eligibility
- All US-based undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Fellows who are not part of a chapter will work towards starting one as part of the program.
Timeline
- September 25: Fellowship Application deadline is now closed
- October 4: Selected Fellows announced
- Oct 26-28: Fellows attend 2017 Net Impact Conference in Atlanta, GA
- November-December: Fellows research and plan campus projects
- January-May: Fellows implement and evaluate campus projects
- Yearlong: Virtual cohort meetups, support from Net Impact Central, and access to experts
Deadline to Apply - September 25 - Applications have closed
To learn more contact fellowship@netimpact.org
FAQ
- As a Fellow, how will I interact with my Net Impact Chapter?
- All Fellows will implement an action project on their campus related to the theme of their cohort - either food, climate change or racial equity. These projects will engage Net Impact chapter members to build awareness and/or create institutional change on campus.
- Will I get paid to participate in this Fellowship Program?
- You will receive free Net Impact Conference registration, a stipend to complete an action project on your campus, virtual leadership development training, and access to a cohort of like-minded peers. You will not receive compensation for participating in the Fellowship program.
- What if I want to be a Fellow but I can't attend the Net Impact Conference?
- It is important for all Fellows to attend the Net Impact Conference in Atlanta October 26-28th. The conference is an amazing opportunity to meet the other Fellows, develop your action projects, and get inspired by industry experts. If it is not possible for you to attend, exceptions may be made.
- How much of a time commitment is it to be a Fellow?
- The Fellowship runs from October 2017-May 2018. Fellows on average spend 2-5 hours working on their project but this varies greatly depending on the time of year and the scope of the project.
Meet the Healthy Food Fellows
Breyah Atkinson
School
East Carolina University
Major
Public Health
Project
I will create a four week program in April 2017 where each week, we will tackle different issues in food security and food issue awareness.
Mallory Ballard
School
University of Wisconsin Madison - Wisconsin School of Business
Major
Supply Chain Management
Project
I will analyze purchasing data from local school districts to understand what they are buying (the demand) and matching that with the supply of locally grown (in Wisconsin) food.
Nana Boateng
School
Hult International Business School
Major
International Marketing
Project
My project will serve as a platform to create awareness on a healthful lifestyle and how to go about the right way. Read more about Nana's project.
Bianca Butts
School
Cleveland State Univerisity
Major
MBA
Project
My project idea is to collaborate with local farmers, chefs, and neighborhood businesses to provide pop-up community juice tastings and educational opportunities.
Jeanine Buzali
School
Georgetown University
Major
MBA
Project
For my project, i would like to create a series of children's books that will teach kids about food policy, food deserts, the importance of having vegetables and fruits in diet, the affects of healthy diet, and how to combat food insecurities.
Jessica Chou
School
The Pennsylvania State University
Major
Environmental Resource Management
Project
My project, the Food Waste Fight campaign, seeks to bring more awareness of our personal food waste behaviors as well as the food issues prevalent in the world today.
Ella DiSabatino
School
The New School
Major
Non Profit Management
Project
I will work with Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital to create a collaboration among food justice organizations and emergency room doctors to treat patients suffering from illnesses related to food insecurity by creating access to healthy foods and programming.
Tzveta Kirova
School
Williamette University
Major
MBA- Emphasis on data analysis & finance
Project
My project will work towards establishing a food pantry on campus.
Yoo-Jung Eunice
School
Wesleyan University
Major
Science in Society
Project
Along with classmates, I am planning a play & dinner event that talks about food justice. Read more about Eunice's project.
Berenice Leung
School
University of Pennsylvania
Major
Environmental Studies, Business/Behavioral Economics
Project
With my fellowship, I will continuing working on my non-profit, Sweet Fields, an organic farm and sustainability center that works to increase healthy eating and sustainable living. Read more about Berenice's project.
Susan Morrell
School
University of Colorado at Boulder
Major
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Project
My project will customize healthy food workshops for different women's groups on campus.
Phillip Pless
School
College of William and Mary
Major
MBA/Master of Public Policy/
Project
My project idea is geared towards helping inform Latino persons living in the Williamsburg learn about nutritious eating habits by integrating a healthy nutrition curriculum into an adult ESL program.
Dejah Powell
School
Cornell University
Major
Environmental Science and Sustainability
Project
I plan to partner with my former elementary school to create a school/community garden. Read more about Dejah's project.
Halle Redfearn
School
University of California, Berkeley
Major
Chemical Biology
Project
As a part of my organization Swipe Out Hunger at Berkeley I want to start an educational program at local Oakland elementary and middle schools to promote healthy diet and responsible consumerism.
Emily Robichaux
School
Bard College
Major
MBA in Sustainability
Project
I will conduct an assessment of the Healthy School Food program at the DC Central Kitchen to identify operational vulnerabilities that may be brought out or exacerbated by a changing climate. This program serves award-winning farm-to-school menus to more than 3,600 low-income school children each year.
Allyn Rosenberger
School
Georgetown University
Major
Health Policy (Concentration: Food and Nutrition Policy)
Project
I plan to establish a student organization at Georgetown that connects students to organizations in DC working on food issues.
William Rossi
School
Fashion Institute of Technology
Major
International Trade and Marketing
Project
My project is modeled after Dove's real beauty campaign, during the week leading up to Earth Day (4/22) I will be displaying The Really Fruity (Veggie) Campaign, a photo series of fruit and vegetables in all shapes, sizes, and colors in their natural form, un-retouched.
Ivan Sandler
School
Babson College
Major
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Project
I plan to start a student-maintained permaculture garden on campus to allow students to participate in and take value from sustainable agriculture.
Michelle Spita
School
Presidio Graduate School
Major
Sustainability
Project
My idea is to create partnerships between Imperfect Produce and housing authorities within Alameda County in California.
Beth Ann Saracco
School
Georgetown University
Major
MBA
Project
TBD
Sarah Spoto
School
University of Rochester, Simon Business School
Major
MBA- Entrepreneurship & Marketing
Project
My project is a healthy foods social enterprise, called Oasis Foods that sells affordable pre-prepared, frozen meals through vending machines. Read more about Sarah's project.
Michael Westcott
School
University of Michigan
Major
MBA
Project
My project is Wellwith, a wellness rewards network, that will empower people to make meaningful, healthy change.
Lucillia Sandra Merriam
School
University of Liberia
Major
Biology
Project
The Mini-Garden Project has been designed to run for twelve months to help develop the culture of eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet, for the promotion of optimal body weight and the prevention of disease among school children.
