Elena is a skilled food policy advocate and strategist. With over 10 years’ experience advocating for healthier, fairer and more sustainable food systems, she brings to the team a depth of knowledge and expertise on sustainable diets and the opportunities for change in the nexus of environment, food security and public health.

Elena trained at the Centre for Food Policy at City, University of London and the SOAS Centre for Food Studies. Before joining Healthy Food Healthy Planet, she worked across the better food movement, including with NGOs, local governments, and international coalitions. She is a skilled coalition builder and strategic analyst, with a knack for translating evidence into compelling narratives to drive change.

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