Ertharin Cousin

Ertharin Cousin is an American food policy expert and former diplomat who specializes in addressing global hunger and food security issues. She served as the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) from 2012 to 2017, where she led efforts to provide food assistance to millions affected by crises worldwide. With a background in law, business, and government, Cousin works on developing strategies to reduce hunger, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable food systems, aiming to ensure that everyone has reliable access to sufficient, nutritious food.