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Emerson Fellow

Kate Bolz

8th Class, 2001-2002

Kate earned both a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Field placement: Ohio Association of Foodbanks

Columbus, Ohio

Kate documented and promoted two innovative anti-hunger programs, the Ohio Food Program and the Ohio Agricultural Surplus Production Alliance.  Each program makes connections between anti-hunger efforts, corporations, agriculture, and the larger community, and will be replicated to increase food security systems in communities across the nation.

Policy placement: Share Our Strength

Washington, D.C.

Kate developed anti-hunger education materials designed to empower the network of citizens, chefs, and corporations working with Share Our Strength to create self-sustaining social action by building community wealth.