Susie Walsh Daloz is the FSRC's Programs and Operations Manager and she collaborates with FSRC leadership to further develop institutional priorities and oversee core functions of the center. She has worked in food systems, agriculture and education for over two decades and sees this role at the UVM FSRC as a powerful opportunity to build and support regional food systems that are equitable and accessible. From the Food Project in Boston and the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley to the Vermont Conservation Districts and the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Susie has spent her career connecting people to their food, the land and the complexities of our food systems. As the founding Director of UVM’s Farmer Training Program and working with New American farmer training programs around the country, she thrived on supporting all aspiring farmers in building knowledge and skills in sustainable agriculture. She is thrilled to bring her experience fostering healthy teams and her commitment to collaboration and inclusion to the work of UVM FSRC. Susie holds a BA in English from Oberlin College and a MA in Food Systems from UVM