Changing the World Through the Power of Food
The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University
Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.
Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership
Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges.
Explore upcoming Fall 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.
Latest News & Updates
Reimagining Food Systems With Private Sector Innovation
December 23, 2025
Taryn Davis, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement at Cargill, shares the importance of cross-sector collaboration and technical innovation in food and agriculture systems. Innovation at scale advances practical solutions that work for farmers, improve social and environmental outcomes, and move the entire system forward.
GW's Barbara Kowalcyk on What Actually Happens When a Product is Recalled (Marketplace)
December 22, 2025
While the USDA has oversight over meat, poultry, and egg products, “FDA has oversight of about 80% of the food supply, and they have oversight of food safety at the retail level,” said Barbara Kowalcyk, director of the Institute for Food Safety and Nutrition Security at George Washington University.
From Checkout to Checkup: Reimagining the Role of the Grocery Aisle in Public Health
December 16, 2025
Casey Aden-Wansbury, Instacart's Vice President, Head of Global Public Policy, shares how since launching Instacart Health, the organization worked to bridge the gap between food access and health outcomes by leveraging our technology, partnerships, research, and advocacy.
