Robert E. Jones

Robert E. Jones currently serves as the Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships, Industry Leadership and Impact at The Culinary Institute of America, where responsibilities include enhancing the college's global impact and overseeing key industry leadership conferences. As the founder of Feeding Change LLC, a consultancy focused on strategic communications for organizations addressing food system challenges, Jones has built a diverse clientele that includes innovators in sustainable food practices. Past roles include Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Mosa Meat and President of the Board of Directors at Cellular Agriculture Europe, both of which highlight a commitment to advancing cellular agriculture. Additional experience includes advisory positions at the U.S. Department of Commerce, leadership roles at the Environmental Defense Fund and Annie's List, and a tenure in academic instruction. Jones holds a Master of Science from The London School of Economics, a Master of Arts in Political Management from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Texas at San Antonio.