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Peter Burgess

1st Ellen Gustafson Founder at The Apron Project Greater San Diego AreaNonprofit Organization Management Current Food Tank, The Apron Project, Council on Foreign Relations Previous FEED Projects, LLC and The FEED Foundation, World Food Programme, Council on Foreign Relations Education Columbia University in the City of New York 500+ connectionsSend a messageMore options Activity Recent updates Ellen Gustafson is now connected to Audrey Todd, Salmon Steward at Sitka Salmon Shares, Julia Messemer, Sales Lead at ANN INC., and 15 other people. 55 minutes ago Ellen Gustafson is now connected to Michele Simon, Author, Speaker, Public Health Lawyer, President of Eat Drink Politics 9 days ago See Less Background Experience Co-Founder Food Tank January 2013 – Present (1 year)Chicago/San Diego the Food Think Tank www.foodtank.org Founder The Apron Project January 2013 – Present (1 year)San Diego, CA The Apron Project produces high-quality aprons and kitchen goods in the USA and around the world using sustainable and fair trade partners. Our first line of Rwandan Aprons is produced in partnership with Indego Africa. We believe that by cooking healthy, sustainably-sourced food, all people can have a huge impact in the world. The Apron Project wants you to #getinthekitchen & # changetheworld Find us at www.apronproject.co Council on Foreign RelationsTerm Member Council on Foreign Relations August 2011 – Present (2 years 5 months) Founder and Executive Director 30 Project 2010 – Present (3 years) Co-Founder FEED Projects, LLC and The FEED Foundation 2006 – 2010 (4 years) World Food ProgrammeSpokesperson, Public Information Officer World Food Programme June 2006 – May 2007 (1 year) Council on Foreign RelationsRA Military Fellows Council on Foreign Relations 2001 – 2003 (2 years) Skills & Expertise Most endorsed for... 28Politics 17International Relations 15Fundraising 15Nonprofits 15Public Speaking 13Non-profits 13Public Policy 10Political Campaigns 9International... 8Social Entrepreneurship Ellen also knows about... 8Strategic Communications 4Media Relations 3Policy Analysis 3Public Relations 3Strategy 2Social Impact 2Entrepreneurship 2Social Media 1Policy 1Foreign Policy 1New Media 1Corporate Social... 1Research Volunteer Experience & Causes Founder/Executive Director 30 Project Health Board Member Success Charter Network Education Causes Ellen cares about: Environment Health Poverty Alleviation Organizations Ellen supports: 30 Project Education Columbia University in the City of New York Columbia University in the City of New York BA, Political Science 1998 – 2002 Recommendations Given (2) Peter, would you like to recommend Ellen? Recommend Ellen Sarah M Hartigan Sarah M Hartigan Chief Operating Officer Sarah is an all-around outstanding team player to work with. She can execute and ideate and stays in front of all of the projects she is working on. I would not have been successful in launching The Apron Project without her expert work! September 10, 2013, Ellen managed Sarah at The Apron Project Michelle Street Czapp Michelle Street Czapp International Supervisor Michelle was a key person who taught me and our company FEED Projects how to go from a great idea to an operational business by getting our products imported and delivered. She was diligent in staying on top of where our products were and always had time for us, even outside of her regular work hours. She became a friend and through her great work really supported our...more June 20, 2011, Ellen was Michelle's client See More ConnectionsAll (500+)Shared (5)New (17) Justin MikolayJustin Mikolay2nd Evangelist at Palantir Technologies Connect1Paige TurbevillePaige Turbeville2nd Associate at McKinsey & Company Connect1Megan Kyle MarinoMegan Kyle Marino2nd Associate Merchandise Planner Connect1Kristen LeibenspergerKristen Leibensperger2nd Principal at Leibensperger Law P.C. Connect1Christie GriffinChristie Griffin2nd Digital Director (Editorial) at FITNESS magazine Connect2Jordan DeyJordan Dey2nd Vice President at GrainPro Inc. and Principal, HKS Global Connect1Brian FordeBrian Forde2nd Brian Forde is a Senior Advisor to the U.S. CTO at The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Connect7Scott KooninScott Koonin2nd Investment Management Connect1Luke FinneyLuke Finney2nd Military Officer Connect1Alexis JamiesonAlexis Jamieson2nd Catering Assistant at The City Bakery Connect1 PreviousNext Groups CFR Full Time Staff Alumni Group CFR Full Time Staff Alumni Group Join Summit Series Summit Series Join Following Council on Foreign Relations Think Tanks Follow 30 Project 30 Project Nonprofit Organization Management Follow Schools Columbia University in the City of New York Greater New York City Area