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From Insight to Action

GENDER-RESPONSIVE FOOD SYSTEMS ADVISORY

I support organizations and enterprises working to build more inclusive, resilient and commercially viable food systems. My work brings gender analysis together with practical implementation.

Successful food systems programs need more than a technically sound proposal. They need clear priorities, realistic delivery plans, and a real understanding of who has access to resources, decision-making and opportunity. I bring those questions into program strategy, implementation and learning.

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Food Systems & Gender Consulting | Mercedes Diane Griffin Forbes

The Work

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Development organizations, donors, agricultural enterprises, nonprofits and mission-driven institutions.

GENDER INTEGRATION

Gender-responsive diagnostics, practical strategies and organizational capacity building.

FOOD ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT

Support for producer groups, cooperatives, agribusinesses and inclusive market participation.

PROGRAM DESIGN & RESET

Focused assessments, implementation priorities, rapid problem-solving and clear next steps.

FACILITATION & LEARNING

Workshops, stakeholder engagement, learning processes and monitoring, evaluation and learning advice.

What I Bring

EXPERIENCE THAT SUPPORTS THE STORY

My approach combines thoughtful listening, strong practical experience and partnerships designed around real needs.

EXPERIENCE ACROSS REGIONS

My assignments span Africa, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the United States.

WOMEN’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

I connect gender-responsive design with practical enterprise and livelihood outcomes.

SMALL-TEAM DELIVERY

I work best on defined advisory assignments, remote collaboration and focused in-person facilitation.

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PORTFOLIOS & PRESENTATIONS

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SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISORY CV
SELECTED PROJECT PORTFOLIO
FOOD ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP DECK

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PUBLISHED WORK & EXTERNAL REFERENCES

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