Sarah Franz

Executive Director

Growing up surrounded by farmland in southern Minnesota, Sarah has focused her career at the intersection of agrifood systems and human health. For the past five years, Sarah led United States operations for Food Systems for the Future focused on utilizing innovative finance and wraparound services to improve access to nutrient dense foods in low income and low access communities across the country. In this role, Sarah worked under Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to engage directly with producers, entrepreneurs, funders, and communities to take a holistic approach to equitable and sustainable agrifood systems.

Prior to her time at Food Systems for the Future, Sarah spent years working in public health and public policy. As Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Outreach Director, Sarah traveled the state of Minnesota to engage with communities, organizations, and industries to understand and address the most impactful issues facing constituents. Sarah also brings years of private sector consulting experience with some of the midwest's largest companies.

Sarah holds a MSc in International Development from the London School of Economics and a BA in Political Science from DePaul University.