Ali joined the Food Foundation in 2025 as our Operations Manager. Before coming on board, she managed the Lambeth and Croydon Foodbank, overseeing the delivery of emergency food parcels and practical support to families in need. Working closely with people experiencing hardship and seeing the challenges they face has fuelled her passion for improving access to healthy foods to everyone. Ali is a Registered Dietitian and has worked across both the NHS and private practice, supporting children and families to improve their health and wellbeing. She specialises in food allergies and the management of chronic conditions through dietary changes. She is driven by a desire to translate research evidence into relevant, actionable advice for real-world situations. Ali has enjoyed volunteering in community food projects and has regularly supported her local free lunch club and cook and eat sessions in Lambeth.