Marissa Baron

Marissa is a network and systems leader working at the intersection of food policy, public health, and civic power. She currently serves as Network Director at Food Policy Networks, providing executive leadership to a national network supporting state, local, and regional food policy councils as vital infrastructure for democratic participation and systems change.

Food Policy Networks (FPN) is the only national organization dedicated specifically to supporting food policy councils (FPCs) across the United States. FPN works to build the knowledge, capacity, and courage of food policy councils to use their civic power to advocate for and advance local and state policies that support just, equitable, and restorative food systems.|

For more than a decade, FPN has supported over 300 food policy councils and allies by convening learning communities, providing technical assistance, facilitating peer connection, and elevating the role of FPCs as models for civic engagement and cross-sector collaboration. As an independent organization, FPN continues to strengthen the ability of food policy councils to operate effectively at the intersection of community and government, ensuring that those most impacted by food systems challenges have a meaningful voice in public decision-making.