As a substitute for our Researcher of the Month series this May, the Food Systems Research Center (FSRC) is excited to feature Emily Snider, our new Administrative Assistant and latest team member. Originally from Texas, Emily recently moved from Seattle, Washington, to Vermont after completing her Master’s degree in Museum Studies from the University of Washington. Within the FSRC, Emily will provide administrative support to our staff and numerous projects working in Vermont food systems. She is excited about her new role at the FSRC and is looking forward to further exploring Vermont in the coming months. Please join us in welcoming Emily!
1. What is your favorite thing about working for the Food Systems Research Center?
I am excited about working with the Food Systems Research Center because not only is it a tangible way for my work to impact food issues that affect the world at a global scale, but it is a neat way for me to contribute to the local Vermont Community. I love that Vermont has so many successful small and medium-sized farms and that supporting this work is so ingrained in Vermont culture. I think that playing this support role for our center will be so rewarding, as my work will assist in ensuring that locally sourced food is more equitable and accessible to all.
2. What is your favorite thing about living and working in Vermont?
I love the local art scene, the walkability of everything, and the access to local fresh fruit and vegetables. I’m a Farmer’s Market girl and I love Vermont’s Farmer’s Market culture.
3. What is something about you people would be surprised to learn?
I love water and am excited to spend time by Champlain and the many rivers this summer and maintaining my permanent Chaco’s tan line. Art making is another thing that I do for fun, and I look forward to participating in various Farmer’s Markets and art markets around Vermont this year.
4. What TV show, band/artist, podcast, video game, book, and/or anything are you most obsessed with right now?
I am really obsessed with re-watching things lately, I’ve been really into re-watching King of the Hill!
About Us
The Food Systems Research Center (FSRC) at the University of Vermont uncovers solutions to society’s most pressing issues through the lens of our food system to improve human health, well-being and livelihoods, and environmental sustainability. The Research Center is a partnership between UVM and USDA and focuses on the Northeast U.S. but considers the relationship of food systems across scales from local to global. With over 100 funded faculty, staff, and student collaborators in Vermont and across the world, the Research Center conducts interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research to study food systems: the networks of people, institutions, physical infrastructure, and natural resources through which food is grown, processed, distributed, sold, prepared, and eaten.
