Kenneth Matthews
What is your preferred first name (full name or nickname)?
Kenneth, Ken, or Kenny
Where did you grow up?
Detroit & Eastpointe Michigan
Where did you attend undergrad and what was your major?
Michigan State University – Bachelor of Organic and Sustainable Horticulture
How did you become interested in food systems?
I became interested in the food system by observing the diet related illness that plague my community and socioeconomic demographic.
What does transforming the food system mean to you?
To me transforming food systems means transforming people’s way of life. I believe this can be done by educating the public and possibly through food policy reform to assess the “safety”/
healthiness of consuming processed foods and sugary beverages. Overall transforming the food systems could potentially mean lessening the occurrence of diet related illness and fatalities.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy reading the Bible, journaling, outdoor activities, spending time with friends and listening to music.
