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Mara Fleishman
Chef Ann Foundation
The Chef Ann Foundation promotes healthy food in schools by supporting scratch-cooked meals made from whole ingredients and by empowering school food professionals with training and tools.
Mara Fleishman’s career in food systems advocacy started in her early 20’s when she looked to the power of food after being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Mara has over 20 years of experience in leading systems change initiatives in the for-profit and non-profit sectors including over a decade at Whole Foods Market where she served as Global Director of Partnerships.
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