For more than a decade, Emily Paul has led food organizations to address cultural, economic, and equity factors in local food systems. Following stints with Kitchen Coalition and The Good Acre, Paul was asked to co-lead the Food Works Group, a women-owned advisory firm based in Washington, D.C., that measures, strategizes, and supports progress across the food system. Leveraging her expertise, network, and business acumen, Paul has helped clients solve operational challenges and adapt to the fast-paced evolution of regional food. Paul, who works from her home in Edina, manages Minnesota projects as well as others around the country and is driven to address the needs of farms and food businesses and institutions, whether it’s supply chain infrastructure, sustainability practices, or food security. She is board chair of the Mill City Farmers Market Charitable Fund.