Anne Misak

Anne Misak is an experienced professional in the field of equitable food systems and community development. She currently serves as the Program Director for Equitable Food Systems at Reinvestment Fund, where she leads the national Healthy Food Financing Initiative and other local programs.1 Her work focuses on improving access to healthy food and creating economic stability in underserved rural and urban areas.1

With over ten years of experience, Anne has developed expertise in connecting communities with essential resources. Her background includes:

1. Education:

   • Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania
   • B.A. from Oberlin College1

2. Professional Experience:

   • Program Director at Reinvestment Fund (current position)
   • Owner and Principal at Growing Impact Solutions
   • Healthy Food Program Manager/Loan Officer at Colorado Enterprise Fund
   • Member and co-chair of the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council1

Anne's skills include business and organizational development, strategic partnership development, small business financing, and policy analysis.2 She is particularly adept at writing federal grants for food systems and economic development clients, as demonstrated by her work at Growing Impact Solutions.1

In her current role at Reinvestment Fund, which she joined in 2022 as a Senior Program Manager for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), Anne continues to make significant contributions to the field of equitable food systems.4 Her work involves moderating panels on food financing at industry events, such as the Opportunity Finance Network conference.3

Anne Misak's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username anne-misak-906a6314, where she shares updates about her work and engages with professionals in her field.2