Joan Gussow

Joan Gussow is an influential American educator and nutritionist known for her work connecting food, health, and sustainability. As a professor at Columbia University, she advocates for transforming the way people think about food systems, emphasizing local, sustainable, and plant-based diets. Gussow promotes the idea that improving food choices can positively impact individual health and the environment, encouraging consumers to be more mindful of how their eating habits affect the planet. Her work has helped shape modern conversations about sustainable eating and food education.