From Advocating for Access to Healthy Foods in California to Fighting Slavery in Chocolate Supply Chain

With so many issues facing our society, it is easy to feel powerless. The Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. lauren Ornelas (L is purposefully lower case) is the Founder and President of the Food Empowerment Project, will address how making informed, ethical food choices can change the world, one meal at a time. Environmental Justice and Sustainability Speaker Series, Middlebury Inst. of Intl. Studies; Free, open to public, no registration required. All details on the web--go.miis.edu/sustainability. For questions, contact Rachel C., Center for the Blue Economy, cbe@miis.edu, (831) 647-4183 (leave message to receive call back).