Yasmeen Lee

Yasmeen Lee (she/her) is an Evaluation Specialist at Food Insight Group, where she uses data to connect those at the grassroots with those who can enact change at the grass tops. Yasmeen uses mixed methods to conduct evaluations for community, state, and federal food systems and related programs. Her work informs continuous program improvements, policy recommendations, and consensus building across stakeholders. Prior to joining Food Insight Group, Yasmeen worked on multiple consultancies for projects related to the North Carolina food system and as a consultant conducting large-scale evaluations for life sciences, regulatory, and healthcare organizations.

Food Insight Group (FIG) is a team of applied food systems researchers and policy strategists dedicated to redesigning food systems and programs that nourish people, communities, and the planet. Working alongside social and environmental movements in a deeply collaborative and adaptive manner, FIG conducts rigorous program evaluations and research to deliver actionable findings for organizations, policymakers, and the public. With a strong emphasis on racial equity, community leadership, and social justice, FIG strives for positive social and environmental impact through sustainable change.