Meredith Kruger Kos is a seasoned leader in sustainability, boasting over fifteen years of experience collaborating with corporate, non-profit, and governmental bodies to tackle intricate global agricultural and food security issues. As the Associate Director of Global Food Systems Partnerships, Meredith plays a pivotal role in nurturing relationships with multinational consumer goods manufacturers, distributors, grocery chains, food service retailers, and global agricultural firms. Her primary objective is to support food bank organizations in sourcing donations throughout the supply chain. Meredith brings extensive expertise from her tenure in the private sector both in the United States and internationally, including notable positions at General Mills and Land O’Lakes. Previously, she served as the Director of Impact at Partners in Food Solutions, an international nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the operational capacity of food companies across Africa. Meredith earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hamline University and a Master of Arts in International Development from American University. When not cooking, eating or thinking about food, Meredith is an avid cyclist and reader.
