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Operations & Impact: Staff & Fellows

Maura Ackerman

Executive Director & Co-Founder

Maura@syrfoodalliance.org


Maura, co-founder and Director of SOFSA since 2019, is a dedicated network weaver. She cultivates collaboration to reshape the food system in Syracuse, Onondaga County, and the Onondaga Nation, focusing on transformative justice and reciprocity. Leading policy advocacy, Maura aligns resources for a sustainable food future. With a background in public health and nutrition, she’s passionate about food systems, health equity, and racial justice, striving for a more just world for all.

Maura Ackerman
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