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Gino Obaseki is a dedicated Food Ambassador for The Food Foundation UK, committed to advocating for food security and equitable access to nutritious food. With a rich background in community engagement and leadership, Gino has spearheaded initiatives such as "Feed_1000, "Feed_5000" and the "Clean Water Project," positively impacting thousands. His passion for food activism stems from a desire to combat food insecurity and promote sustainable practices. Gino, based in Glasgow, brings extensive experience in advocacy and community development to his role.

As a mother of two from Hartlepool, I am deeply passionate about the vital role food plays in building strong communities. Growing up, I experienced the challenges of accessing affordable, nutritious food, which inspired me to become a Food Ambassador. Volunteering gives me the opportunity to advocate for food security, sustainability, and food justice while ensuring access to healthy, nutritious and affordable meals for the community.

Leticija joined The Food Foundation in January 2023 as a City Food Policy Lead. She is working directly with Birmingham City Council on deployment and implementation of its Food System Strategy with the aim of transforming the local food system. Before joining us she worked as a consultant on number of large transformation programmes across both public and third sector, focusing on service design and improving citizen experience. Leticija also has experience of creating strong social value offering for private sector consultancies who hold public services contracts. She completed MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security at Newcastle University and is particularly interested in regenerative agriculture and food sovereignty. She grew up in Croatia spending summers at her grandparents’ allotments where she developed a passion for small scale organic food production.