J.P. coordinated Food Bank outreach efforts to first responder groups, emergency food providers, and local government officials in the twenty-three parish areas served by the Food Bank. His project was part of the Food Bank’s transition from disaster relief to disaster recovery.
Putting the Pieces Together: A Component Design for a Community Food Security Center New Orleans Model is a concept paper outlining potential components for a food security center in New Orleans, including nutrition education, legal aid, and a research endowment.
JP tracked state and federal legislation, attended hearings and committee meetings, and wrote educational briefs on a variety of issues, including the 2007 Farm Bill and immigration policy, for dissemination to NCSL’s network. He helped plan and also spoke at a session for NCSL’s annual Spring Forum.
J.P. graduated from Howard University in 2006 from the Honors Department with a degree in Political Science. At Howard, J.P. served as the youngest undergraduate member of the University’s Board of Trustees; co-founded an IB mentoring program at a local high school; and worked in the U.S. Senate, the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and various non-profit organizations. He has also completed various fellowships and academic programs focusing on policy, law, and civic service.
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