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Margaret Adamek, PhD

Maggi Adamek, PhD, Blue Zones National Food Policy Expert, leads the company in reimagining the ways communities eat, through healthy changes to settings and systems. A highly respected national food systems expert, Maggi has worked at the intersection of food, health, and agriculture to improve public health for nearly three decades. As the developer of nationally prominent food systems success stories ranging from food hubs to statewide food charters, she has been quoted by Michael Pollan in the New York Times and has published books and peer-reviewed and popular articles on many aspects of the US food system. With her relatable and effective facilitation style, scholarly training in adult learning, and deep experience in working across diverse cultural contexts, Maggi fosters positive collaboration for groups seeking big change in their food system.

Why We Focus on Expanding SNAP Access in Blue Zones Project Communities

By May 3, 2024

Long single, Ted is a barber who was forced to retire early due to an unexpected and irreparable vision issue that left him unable to cut hair or take on any new jobs that required the use of his sight. His income plummeted by 80%, and he found himself for the first time in his life without enough money to cover basic necessities. As a lifelong conservative who believed that people should be self-sufficient and not rely on others for a handout, this was a very difficult and humbling experience for him. Jackie is a long-time stay-at-home mom who…