Frankie Douglass
What is your preferred first name (full name or nickname)?
Frankie
Where did you grow up?
New Haven, CT
Where did you attend undergrad and what was your major?
Johnson & Wales University, Culinary Nutrition
How did you become interested in food systems?
Culinary school introduced me to food systems. In addition to my coursework and culinary labs, I also worked in kitchens, at farmers markets, and with food nonprofits. My experiences taught me a lot about the good, bad, and ugly in the food system. Upon graduation, I hungered for work and experiences that would continue to expand my familiarity with food systems.
What does transforming the food system mean to you?
Transforming the food system is an act of rebellion. Transforming the food system is also an act of radical compassion for ourselves, our neighbors, and our land. For me, transforming the food system means changing the world.
What do you do in your free time?
I love to cook. I love to eat. I like to move my body (ice skating, hiking, stretching, etc). I love horror, mystery, and comedy shows and movies. And I like making and consuming art (visual and performance-based).
