Rethink Network.

Who are we?

We are a group of professionals who are interested in learning more about how to create a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Throughout the year we gather to volunteer our time, spend time with one another, and learn about how we can help resolve long-standing issues in the food system, specifically in urban hubs with a high density of restaurants and food-insecure communities.

How to Join

Membership in the Rethink Network is free, and includes invitations to in-person and virtual events, educational panels on food insecurity and excess food, and more. To become a member of the Rethink Network, you must be in your first 15 years in the workforce.

We welcome members of diverse socioeconomic and professional backgrounds who are interested in Rethink’s work. We are also seeking members who:

  • Work in the food and beverage, hospitality, agriculture, sustainability, and waste industries

  • Are involved or interested in financial investments in the ESG sector

  • Have personal experience with food insecurity, either firsthand or through community volunteering

  • Are located in Rethink national locations (NYC, Miami)

Upon joining, you will be asked to share your contact information, your professional background, and your interest in Rethink’s mission. There is no cost of entry. For more information, please contact us at rethinknetwork@rethinkfood.org.

If you are interested in being a part of the Rethink Network or would like more information, please sign up below:

Steering Committee for February 2022 - December 2023

Deborah Elson, Co-Chair

Kimberly Escobar, Co-Chair

Max Jenkins, Co-Chair

Abbey Schmitt, Co-Chair

Nicholas Wu, Co-Chair

Daniel Bernstein

Cameron Davis

Rob de Picciotto

Jeff Eng

Stephen Gellert

Melina Hsiao

Aisha Keita

John Lancione

Margot Sakoian

Pranay Tamminayana

Robyn Tse

Emily Ziemski