Karyn N. Kennedy is a seasoned public health professional with over 10 years of experience in food security, community health initiatives, and multi-site operations. She has a strong background in developing strategic partnerships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering impactful programs that address community vulnerabilities, particularly in underserved areas. Karyn’s expertise in cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning has driven measurable success across various initiatives, including the Summer Food Service Program in Washington, D.C., where she enhanced training processes to improve partner engagement. She is dedicated to shaping transformative food and health equity policies that ensure access to comprehensive wellness—nurturing a healthy mind, body, and spirit—as a fundamental human right for all marginalized and historically underserved communities.

Outside of work, she prioritizes wellness, quality time with her family, and travel planning, often taking on the role of organizing trips for her loved ones. Karyn is passionate about providing holistic support to the communities she serves, going beyond immediate needs to foster long-term resilience and well-being.