This week, Vernon continues exploring the topic of food systems with a compelling interview featuring Allanah Hines — a visionary strategist in community food systems and an expert in intercultural equity. Together, they’ll delve into the key elements that make up a food ecosystem and reflect on Allanah’s inspiring journey through cooperative work.
Allanah is a forward-thinking food systems strategist, committed to advancing impactful, community-driven transformation. Her work centers on promoting food justice through cooperative economics, aiming to build a healthy, sustainable ecosystem that combats the systemic inequalities fueling food insecurity.
With more than 17 years of experience in the cooperative movement, Allanah has played a key role in cultivating inclusive and resilient food ecosystems. She is deeply committed to transforming ambitious equity visions into real-world solutions, viewing food not just as sustenance, but as a powerful tool for economic justice, cultural identity, and collective well-being. At the heart of her work is a blend of strategic thinking and community-centered action, forging connections that empower communities from the inside out. Allanah brings creativity, tenacity, and a steadfast commitment to justice to everything she does.
