As practitioners in the food system, we dedicate considerable time and energy assessing the many factors that influence projects we work on. We think about infrastructure, nutrition, policy, community, economics, food safety, history, employment … the list goes on.

That’s where Positionality in Practice comes in! This interactive professional development workshop was created specifically for food system designers, innovators, and changemakers who are ready to explore how your personal identities and experiences influence your work in food.

The Workshop

You are a food system designer, innovator, or changemaker who recognizes that it’s essential to practice self-awareness in order to help build a more equitable food future. You’re eager to strengthen your ability to meaningfully reflect on your identities and experiences—and on the ways in which you bring those to your work—in a supportive and care-full environment.

Who You Are

The practice of describing and reflecting on your identities and experiences—and your access (or lack of access) to power and privilege with each of those identities and experiences—in relation to your work.

Positionality (noun)

But how much time do we spend considering what we, as individuals, are personally bringing to our work? How often we do we check our biases when it comes to food? Are we aware of all the strengths we are actually bringing to the table?

No matter what project you’re working on, YOU are a common denominator. Which is why it’s critical to practice self-awareness in order to make mindful and equity-driven decisions.