Elena joined The Food Foundation in December 2022 as a Youth Engagement Coordinator. She works closely with our youth ambassadors to campaign for change. Elena has worked with young people throughout her previous roles, from teaching English as a foreign language to hosting cooking sessions with young people. Her most recent role involved managing the Your Local Pantry brand in the north of England - working with communities to ensure they had access to healthy and affordable food. She has a BSc Hons in Nutritional Sciences and is passionate about food, health and working with people.