Colleen Matts
Colleen works throughout Michigan and beyond to help cultivate local food purchasing programs at institutions, such schools and hospitals, by connecting partners, developing and sharing resources, providing direct assistance, and evaluation support. She is a Michigan Partner for the National Farm to School Network and coordinates the Michigan Farm to Institution Network and its local food purchasing campaign, Cultivate Michigan.
Colleen has an MS in Agriculture, Food, and Environment with a specialization in community development from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. She also recently completed an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Culinary and Hospitality Management at Washtenaw Community College.
Related Work
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Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center: Building a sustainable future for food and farming businesses
Published on March 14, 2024
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10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms 2022-2023 Legislative Report
Published on March 6, 2024
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Amplifying Impact with More Michigan Farms and Foods: 10 Cents a Meal 2021–2022 Evaluation Results
Published on January 19, 2024
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The Lake Michigan School Food Systems Innovation Hub is Coming Soon
Published on November 27, 2023
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Introduction to Michigan School Meals Presentation: MLFCN Meeting 11-16-23
Published on November 16, 2023
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10 Cents a Meal Grantees Across All Years
Published on November 15, 2023
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10 Cents a Meal 2021-2022 Grantees and Their Counties by MASA Regions
Published on November 15, 2023
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Michigan Farm to Institution Network Food Waste and Recovery Virtual Network Meeting Recording
Published on November 9, 2023
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Introduction to School Food Service Presentation: MLFCN Meeting 10-16-23
Published on October 19, 2023