Laura Zaks

Laura Zaks holds a Master of International Affairs degree in economic and political development with a professional focus on agricultural policy and poverty reduction from Columbia University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wesleyan University. She has worked at the intersection of agriculture, economic development, nutrition, and public health for more than 18 years. She has experience advancing the goals of mission-driven organizations through nonprofit management, fundraising and strategic communications for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, the Azuero Eco Foundation, and the International Planned Parenthood Federation, among others.