Marie Mourad

Marie Mourad is a consultant specializing in food waste reduction and sustainability, with a focus on implementing edible food recovery programs in municipalities across California. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology and has over ten years of experience in the field, working with various governmental and non-profit organizations both in the United States and Europe.

Currently, Mourad collaborates with several California jurisdictions, including the City and County of San Francisco and Santa Clara County, to assist in the implementation of the SB 1383 edible food recovery regulations. This legislation aims to reduce food waste and increase the recovery of edible food for human consumption. Her expertise also extends to advising on food waste policies, drawing insights from her research comparing food waste initiatives in France and the U.S..13

In addition to her consulting work, Marie Mourad is an author of the book "From Dumpsters to Dinners: 10 Years of Fights against Food Waste in France and the United States," which reflects her extensive research and advocacy in the area of food waste management. She is actively involved in various committees and organizations dedicated to reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.123