Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Vanessa Pike, MPH, RD, is a seasoned professional in nutrition and public health with a robust background in food assistance and technical advisory roles. Currently serving as a Food Assistance and Nutrition Technical Advisor at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank since January 2023, Vanessa previously held positions at Nutrition International focusing on maternal and neonatal health and nutrition. With experience as a Technical Officer in Nutrition Emergency Response and Evaluation and Strategic Research Consultant for The Hospital for Sick Children, Vanessa has developed significant expertise in nutrition policies and interventions in low- and middle-income countries. Vanessa's diverse experience also includes teaching, clinical nutrition, and regional nutrition consulting, complemented by a strong academic foundation with a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Memorial University.