Rebecca Shively

A native of Portland, Oregon, Rebecca graduated with honors from the University of Oregon in 2007 with a degree in international studies and political science. After graduating, she served as a William J. Clinton Fellow through the American India Foundation, working with a rural women’s cooperative bank on financial literacy and community development projects in Maharashtra, India.  Rebecca also served as the Pantry Network Director for a Northern California food bank, conducting a community needs assessment and collaborating with 17 emergency food pantries on distribution, resource development and capacity building.

Field placement: Community Food Advocates

Nashville, Tennessee

Policy placement: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Washington, D.C.