Nadia Robinson

Nadia R. is a dedicated food enthusiast with a strong inclination towards agriculture, philanthropy, and technology. She is the founder of Locals, an innovative startup focused on revolutionizing the food industry by combatting food insecurity through sustainable agriculture practices. Nadia values integrity in farming and is committed to creating systems that promote year-round cultivation and adaptability.

Her educational background is diverse, having studied High School Biotechnology at Mckinley Technology High School. She pursued a Bachelor’s Degree with dual majors in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprise, as well as in Real Estate from Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Additionally, Nadia delved into Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering at Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science.

In her professional journey, Nadia R. has held various roles, including being a Disruptive Food Innovator at Locals. She also served as the Resource Center Manager at Allsteel and undertook the position of Senior Capstone Project at Team CEO. Furthermore, she gained experience as a Contracts & Corporate Law Intern at Onondaga County Law Department, a Student Consultant at Excell Partners, Inc., and the Chief Operating Officer at Orange Outfitters. Nadia's previous engagements also include working as a Biology Lab Intern at Syracuse University, owning a business, Tiny Tots Learn and Grow, and interning at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).