Speakers

Linda Nageotte

President & Chief Operating Officer, Feeding America

In her role as President & Chief Operating Officer, Nageotte helps define and implement strategy for the enterprise, co-leads work to design a strategic framework for the national network and oversees a critical portfolio including sourcing and supplying food, network relations, technology, research and innovation and board governance.

Nageotte brings 30+ years of experience working in this field including 25 years as CEO of Food Lifeline in Seattle, a member of the Feeding America national network of food banks, state associations, regional produce cooperatives, food pantries and meal programs. She is passionate about the power of collaboration, holds a deep commitment to addressing the disparate impacts of food insecurity among people and communities and believes fervently that all people should have access to the food they need not just to live – but to thrive.

Prior to Food Lifeline, Nageotte served as the executive director for Harvest Against Hunger and Sojourner’s Alliance. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma and completed graduate coursework in counseling at Washington State University.