Susie Walsh Daloz is excited to join the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Food Systems Research Center (FSRC) as the new Programs and Operations Manager, where she will collaborate with FSRC leadership to further develop institutional priorities and oversee core functions of the center. She has worked in food systems, agriculture and education for over two decades and sees this role at the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ FSRC as a powerful opportunity to build and support regional food systems that are equitable and accessible.
From the Food Project in Boston and the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley to the Vermont Conservation Districts and the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Susie has spent her career connecting people to their food, the land and the complexities of our food systems. As the founding Director of ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s and working with New American farmer training programs around the country, she thrived on supporting all aspiring farmers in building knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture.
She is thrilled to bring her experience fostering healthy teams and her commitment to collaboration and inclusion to the work of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ FSRC. Susie holds a BA in English from Oberlin College and a MA in Food Systems from ¶¶Òõ̽̽.
What is your favorite thing about working for the Food Systems Research Center? It is wonderful to be back at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ and see how the work in agricultural and food systems has grown and evolved since I left. I am excited that in this role, I will be connecting with and supporting a myriad of projects exploring food systems issues throughout the region.
What is your favorite thing about living and working in Vermont? Mountains, rivers, lakes, farms, fields and forests as my backyard.
What is something about you people would be surprised to learn? I don’t like watermelon.
What TV show, band/artist, podcast, video game, book, and/or anything are you most obsessed with right now? Anything written by Ross Gay.