Emerson Fellow
Tavia Benjamin
18th Class, 2011-2012
A North Carolina native, Tavia graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011 with degrees in global studies and anthropology. Tavia is a Chancellor Carolina Scholar, and served as a campus leader and activist as well as a Resident Advisor and lead organizer for food justice events. She has also conducted original research and fieldwork in the U.S., Tanzania, Mexico, and Guatemala on issues of food justice, gender, race, and health.
Field placement: Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
Detroit, Michigan
Policy placement: RESULTS
Washington, D.C.