- Washington University - St. Louis
Gund Institute for Environment
Leahy Institute for Rural Partnerships
BIO
Emily Talkow is a Food Systems M.S. candidate and Gund Institute Graduate Fellow at the University of Vermont. Her research examines U.S. agricultural policy through an equity lens. Prior to coming to the University of Vermont, Emily graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2024 with a major in Environmental Analysis and minors in Anthropology and the Business of Social Impact where she was also a member of the Varsity softball team. After completing her undergraduate degree, she spent a few months in Italy working on a variety of farms in Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, and Piedmont further solidifying her passion for food systems. Additionally, since 2023, Emily has worked for the Aspen Institute, supporting both the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Climate. Her background in agriculture, policy, and public programming led her to UVM where she is eager to continue her research exploring the sociology of agricultural and environmental policy. When not in class, you can find Emily biking, hiking, skiing, climbing, or reading. Originally from New Jersey, she is excited to return to the East Coast.
Bio
Emily Talkow is a Food Systems M.S. candidate and Gund Institute Graduate Fellow at the University of Vermont. Her research examines U.S. agricultural policy through an equity lens. Prior to coming to the University of Vermont, Emily graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2024 with a major in Environmental Analysis and minors in Anthropology and the Business of Social Impact where she was also a member of the Varsity softball team. After completing her undergraduate degree, she spent a few months in Italy working on a variety of farms in Umbria, Emilia-Romagna, and Piedmont further solidifying her passion for food systems. Additionally, since 2023, Emily has worked for the Aspen Institute, supporting both the Aspen Ideas Festival and Aspen Ideas: Climate. Her background in agriculture, policy, and public programming led her to UVM where she is eager to continue her research exploring the sociology of agricultural and environmental policy. When not in class, you can find Emily biking, hiking, skiing, climbing, or reading. Originally from New Jersey, she is excited to return to the East Coast.