FoodNiche Health Forum

Schedule

Thu Sep 24 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center | New Brunswick, NJ

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About this Event



The FoodNiche Health Forum brings together changemakers creating impact in communities and different entities that fund their work.



What You'll Gain

At the FoodNiche Health Forum, conversations will focus on some of the most pressing questions facing organizations working to improve community health:

  • How can organizations build sustainable and scalable solutions to food insecurity?
  • Where are the funding opportunities—and how can organizations better position themselves to secure them?
  • How can healthcare, government, academia, nonprofits, food banks, and community organizations work together more effectively?
  • How do we create communities where healthy choices become easier choices?
  • How can organizations demonstrate impact and use evidence to strengthen programs and attract investment?

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to connect directly with leaders working across these sectors.



Meet Our Confirmed Speakers

Our growing speaker lineup includes:

Erica David-Park, MD, MPH
Market Chief Medical Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas

Jenny Schrum, PhD
Director of Research and Evaluation, Office of the Food Security Advocate

Kalindi Bakshi, PhD
Division Head, Life Sciences and Food Innovation, Middlesex County Office of Business Engagement

Tara Colton
Chief Economic Security Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Ty Blitstein
Project Officer, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Elizabeth McCarthy
President & CEO, Community FoodBank of New Jersey

Brian Todd
Senior Advisor, Food Desert Relief, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Julia Olayanju, PhD, MPH
Principal, FoodNiche Institute; Assistant Professor, Saint Elizabeth University

Bunmi Olayanju, MBA, CFA
Chief Grant & Funding Officer, Care Center of New Jersey (CCNJ)



Who Should Attend?

This Forum is designed for people who are serious about improving health and strengthening communities, including:

Nonprofit and community leaders • Food security organizations • Food banks • Healthcare professionals • Researchers and academics • Government and public health leaders • Funders • Social impact professionals • Corporate partners • Community advocates

Whether you are looking for funding, partnerships, evidence-based strategies, collaborators, or new approaches to expanding your impact, this is a room you want to be in.


Don't Just Attend. Build Your Next Connection.

The right conversation can lead to a new partnership.
The right introduction can open a funding opportunity.
The right insight can strengthen an entire program.

Don't miss this opportunity.

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Where is it happening?

Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center, 178 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, United States

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Tickets

USD 97.88

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