The Hunger Center is pleased to announce the policy placements for the 28th Class of Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows. From March to July, 2022, each fellow will be placed with one of 17 different host organizations, working on projects related to food insecurity, agriculture, racial equity, affordable housing and homelessness, economic opportunity, education, and advocacy.

"The Emerson Fellowship trains leaders to recognize and bridge the gaps between federal policies and the communities that are served by them," said Tony Jackson, Director of the Emerson Fellowship. "We've seen clearly over the past two years how public policy is absolutely crucial to reducing hunger in the U.S. These fellows will bring their experiences from around the country, as well as their personal experiences, to Washington, to inform their study of policy work and the role of Congress and the federal government in building a hunger-free world."

Organizations apply to host a fellow through a competitive process, and fellows are matched to their policy placements taking into account the fellows' interests, experiences, and career goals, as well as the host organizations' needs and other factors. Since 1994, Emerson Fellows have worked with over 100 policy-focused host organizations.

The 28th Class of Emerson Fellows began their fellowships in August, 2021, working with community-based organizations across the country.