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Erin Franey
Director, Food as Medicine Collaborative
Erin Franey is an accomplished professional with a diverse educational background and a wealth of experience in the public health, food industry, and community empowerment sectors.
Erin's educational journey includes studying at Jesuit High School, earning a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political and Social Thought from the University of Virginia.
Throughout her career, Erin has held various key roles, such as Program Manager at the San Francisco Department of Public Health's Food as Medicine Collaborative, where she focuses on innovative approaches to nutrition and health.
Prior to her work at the Department of Public Health, Erin served as an Outreach Manager and Farm Apprentice at Rainshadow Organics, gaining valuable hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture.
Her dedication to community health and wellness is evident through her past positions, including roles at Leah's Pantry as a Senior Program Coordinator and as a Program Coordinator for Eatfresh.org, emphasizing the importance of nutrition education.
Erin's passion for international service led her to work at Amigos de las Americas as a Project Director and Project Supervisor, as well as a Field Organizer at the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, further showcasing her commitment to empowering communities.
With a solid educational foundation and a track record of contributions to public health, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and community development, Erin Franey continues to make a positive impact in various sectors through her multifaceted expertise and leadership.