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Emily Brooks
CEOEdibles Advocate Alliance
Woodbury, United States
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About
Emily Brooks is the revolutionary new face of the local food and sustainable agriculture movements. Founder of Edibles Advocate Alliance, Emily nurtures social entrepreneurs who support local agriculture, sustainable farming, and sustainable food systems, and passionately believes in changing the social norm towards agricultural sustainability and development through education and coalition building.
She is the author of FARMER & FEAST Connecticut, the creator of Shared Harvest CT, and is a regular "local food & sustainability expert" on the Colin McEnroe Show.
Emily and the Edibles Advocate Alliances maintains 3 unique blogs:
The Local Food and Agriculture Business Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/local-food---agriculture-business-blog/
The Sustainable Learning Journey Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/sustainable-learning-journey-blog/
The Harvesting CT Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/harvesting-ct-blog/
Emily Brooks specializes in Sustainability Marketing, Sustainable Business Solutions, Entrepreneurial Training, Workplace & Community Sustainability Programming, and Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Emily Brooks graduated from Ripon College, Ripon, WI, with a degree in Chemistry-Biology in 1997. She graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in Culinary Arts December 2003 and from Clayton College with a Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition. She is currently working on her PhD degree for Holistic Nutrition and ND License at Clayton College. Emily's diverse educational background allows her to effectively analyze all aspects of new development needs, effectively create and manage strong, yet diverse coalitions, and ultimately create the right project solutions by creating sustainable and progressive organizational systems.
Please visit our webiste for a COMPLETE list of our current and former clients!
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/about-emily-brooks/
She is the author of FARMER & FEAST Connecticut, the creator of Shared Harvest CT, and is a regular "local food & sustainability expert" on the Colin McEnroe Show.
Emily and the Edibles Advocate Alliances maintains 3 unique blogs:
The Local Food and Agriculture Business Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/local-food---agriculture-business-blog/
The Sustainable Learning Journey Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/sustainable-learning-journey-blog/
The Harvesting CT Blog:
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/harvesting-ct-blog/
Emily Brooks specializes in Sustainability Marketing, Sustainable Business Solutions, Entrepreneurial Training, Workplace & Community Sustainability Programming, and Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Emily Brooks graduated from Ripon College, Ripon, WI, with a degree in Chemistry-Biology in 1997. She graduated from Fox Valley Technical College with a degree in Culinary Arts December 2003 and from Clayton College with a Masters degree in Holistic Nutrition. She is currently working on her PhD degree for Holistic Nutrition and ND License at Clayton College. Emily's diverse educational background allows her to effectively analyze all aspects of new development needs, effectively create and manage strong, yet diverse coalitions, and ultimately create the right project solutions by creating sustainable and progressive organizational systems.
Please visit our webiste for a COMPLETE list of our current and former clients!
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org/about-emily-brooks/
Haves
Local Food & Agriculture
Health & Nutrition
Skilled International Chef
Healthy Cooking for Medical Diets: Diabetes, Heart Health, Cancer, Weight Loss, Bariatric, Food Allergies
Published Food Writer
Successful Grant Writer
Competent Public Speaker & Lecturer
Skilled Researcher & Analyst
Proficient Systems & Strategic Planner
Experienced Project Systems Creator & Manager
Knowledgeable Sustainability Advocate
Accomplished Community Systemic Change Innovator
Health & Nutrition
Skilled International Chef
Healthy Cooking for Medical Diets: Diabetes, Heart Health, Cancer, Weight Loss, Bariatric, Food Allergies
Published Food Writer
Successful Grant Writer
Competent Public Speaker & Lecturer
Skilled Researcher & Analyst
Proficient Systems & Strategic Planner
Experienced Project Systems Creator & Manager
Knowledgeable Sustainability Advocate
Accomplished Community Systemic Change Innovator
Professional Experience
Feb 2006 - Present
Owner
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Edibles Advocate Alliance
Consulting / Counselling
1 - 10 employees
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org
Business Owner, Senior Executive (CEO, CFO, President)
Edibles Advocate Alliance
Consulting / Counselling
1 - 10 employees
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org
THE EA ALLIANCE IS THE PRIMARY BUSINESS AND SUPPORT RESOURCE FOR GRASS-ROOTS AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. Emily Brooks is the revolutionary new face of the local food and sustainable agriculture movements. Founder of Edibles Advocate Alliance, Emily nurtures social entrepreneurs who support local agriculture, sustainable farming, and sustainable food systems, and passionately believes in changing the social norm towards agricultural sustainability and development through education and coalition building. Emily Brooks and the EA Alliance nurtures social entrepreneurs & social innovators to build local, living economies and to: ■Construct local food webs & Raise sustainable community food systems, ■Create sustainable businesses & Employ sustainable marketing solutions, ■Connect their communities to the sustainability movement, ■Implement corporate environmental & sustainability solutions,br / ■Engage in local agriculture, andbr / ■Utilize Clear Energy Solutions to reduce environmental impact. She is the author of FARMER & FEAST Connecticut, the creator of Shared Harvest CT, and is a regular "local food & sustainability expert" on the Colin McEnroe Show. Our Services Include:br / *Shared Harvestbr / * Entrepreneurial Training Programsbr / *Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Educationbr / *Workplace & Community Sustainability Programmingbr / *Team Building Programs Using Sustainable Foodbr / *NxLevel Certificationbr / *HubSpot Partner & Service Provider
Jun 2009 - Present
Consultant
Guidepoint Global
Guidepoint Global
Jun 2009 - Present
Consultant
Coleman Research Group
Coleman Research Group
Jun 2009 - Present
Constultant
Gerson Lehrman Group
Gerson Lehrman Group
Sep 2009 - Present
Certified Educator and CT State Administrator
NXLevel Solutions
NXLevel Solutions
Entrepreneurial Training Programs
Aug 2010 - Present
Certified Partner
HubSpot
HubSpot
Sustainable Marketing Solutions and Inbound Marketing Software
0000 - 0000
(0 years)
(0 years)
CEO
Business Owner
Edibles Advocate Alliance
Consulting / Counselling
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org
Business Owner
Edibles Advocate Alliance
Consulting / Counselling
http://www.ediblesadvocatealliance.org
Nov 2007 - Jul 2009
(2 years)
(2 years)
Strategic Consultant
Sustainable Food Systems
Sustainable Food Systems
Constructing strategic plans, marketing plans, organizational systems, business development modules, and value-added educational products for Sustainable Food Systems in Wallingford, CT.
Jan 2009 - Nov 2009
(0 years, 10 Months)
(0 years, 10 Months)
Fundraising Consultant
Connecticut Farmland Trust
Connecticut Farmland Trust
Revising the Funding and Sponsorship systems and procuring operational funds for Connecticut Farmland Trust, in Hartford, CT. Managing and growing the Celebration of Connecticut Farms, a fundraiser for the Connecticut Farmland Trust, as Food & Beverage Manager. Emily directly manages farms, producers, health departments, chefs, restaurants, and farmers for this 800-seat outdoor food and wine festival.
Education
2010
BA, Ripon College
Chemistry Biology
Chemistry Biology
2010
Associates, Fox Valley Technical College
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
2010
PhD, pending, Clayton College of Natural Health
Holistic Nutrition, Doctor of Naturopathy
Holistic Nutrition, Doctor of Naturopathy
Marketing Information
Products / Services
Edibles Advocate Alliance offers small business consulting & support for grass-roots and socially innovative organizations.
Emily Brooks and the EA Alliance nurtures social entrepreneurs & social innovators to build local, living economies and to:
■Construct local food webs & Raise sustainable community food systems,
■Create sustainable businesses & Employ sustainable marketing solutions,
■Connect their communities to the sustainability movement,
■Implement corporate environmental & sustainability solutions,
■Engage in local agriculture, and
■Utilize Clear Energy Solutions to reduce environmental impact.
The Edibles Advocate Alliance specializes in Sustainable Business Services, Sustainable Marketing Solutions, Entrepreneurial Training, Workplace & Community Sustainability Programming, and Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Emily Brooks and the EA Alliance nurtures social entrepreneurs & social innovators to build local, living economies and to:
■Construct local food webs & Raise sustainable community food systems,
■Create sustainable businesses & Employ sustainable marketing solutions,
■Connect their communities to the sustainability movement,
■Implement corporate environmental & sustainability solutions,
■Engage in local agriculture, and
■Utilize Clear Energy Solutions to reduce environmental impact.
The Edibles Advocate Alliance specializes in Sustainable Business Services, Sustainable Marketing Solutions, Entrepreneurial Training, Workplace & Community Sustainability Programming, and Corporate Sustainability & Environmental Education.
Differentiating Factor
The Edibles Advocate Alliance nurtures social entrepreneurs who support local agriculture, sustainable farming, and sustainable food systems, and passionately believes in changing the social norm towards agricultural sustainability and development through education and coalition building.
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