World Food Prize Foundation
Molly Hart is an experienced professional with a strong background in library and information science, currently serving as the Admin Operations and Archives Program Coordinator at the World Food Prize Foundation since October 2021. Previous roles include communication staff and archive specialist at the same foundation, where Molly managed event invitations, coded credit card purchases, and organized extensive archival collections. Additionally, Molly worked as an Adult Programming Assistant at the Altoona Public Library, developing community programs and social media outreach, and served as a Library Clerk, assisting with circulation and audiovisual materials. Molly gained valuable experience as an Inventory Intern at the West Des Moines Historical Society, cataloging historical artifacts. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from Dominican University, a Bachelor's degree in History from Grand View University, and an Associate's degree from Des Moines Area Community College.
World Food Prize Foundation
The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing -- without regard to race, religion, nationality, or political beliefs -- the achievements of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity or availability of food in the world. The Prize was founded in 1986 by Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, the World Food Prize has honored outstanding individuals who have made vital contributions throughout the world. Laureates have been recognized from Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Israel, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United Nations and the United States. The World Food Prize also annually hosts the Borlaug Dialogue international symposium, and several youth education programs including the Global Youth Institute and Borlaug-Ruan International Internship to inspire the next generation to explore careers in agriculture and food security.