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 Sarah Custer
Field Placement: Prevention Center, Tulane University (New Orleans, LA)
Sarah is working with the Food Policy Advisory Committee on advocacy and implementation strategies to bring grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other healthy food retailers into underserved areas of New Orleans. She is also providing important research and support for the Louisiana State Senate's Healthy Food Retail Study Group. Through qualitative and quantitative data collection, Sarah is examining families' struggles with food access.
Education and Experience: Sarah graduated with first class honors from McGill University with a degree in international development studies and economics and a minor in political science. She has researched the impact of the bio-fuels industry on food security and land tenure in developing countries, and has held leadership positions in the Black Students Network, the Africana Program, and the Social Justice Committee. Sarah also interned with the Global Policy Forum, the Center for Court Innovation, and the NYC Coalition Against Hunger. Sarah grew up abroad in Saudi Arabia, Italy, and Cuba and speaks fluent Italian, Spanish, and French.
 Michael Richardson
Field Placement: Hope House (New Orleans, LA)
Michael is documenting the effects of high utility costs on low-income New Orleans residents and conducting outreach around energy conservation in homes facing shut-offs. His report is designed to raise awareness and mobilize communities around the accessibility of utility assistance in New Orleans. Michael is also developing strategic partnerships to generate more sustainable sources for the Hope House food pantry.
Education and Experience: A native of Winston Salem, NC, Michael graduated with Honors from Morehouse College in 2008 with a degree in psychology. He is an Americorps alumnus who served as a Bonner Scholar and an executive coordinator for Jumpstart, taught math to youth in Belize, and coordinated youth programs on campus. Michael also served with Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Atlanta, and the United Methodist Children’s Home.
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