Who we are

A foundational principle of Hunger Solutions Institute is hunger is a solvable problem, but only when relevant knowledge from all academic disciplines is combined with abilities and strengths from all sectors. By facilitating multi-sector collaborations at discipline, sector, campus, state, national, and global levels, HSI leverages collective efforts to promote development, adoption, and advancement of innovative best practices to address hunger and food insecurity.

Alicia Powers, Ph.D.
Alicia Powers, Ph.D.
Managing Director
(334) 844-3749
Sarah Grace Kaschak, Ph.D.
Sarah Grace Kaschak, Ph.D.
Programs Administrator, Hunger & Higher Ed
(334) 844-3274
Kara Newby, Ph.D.
Kara Newby, Ph.D.
Outreach Program Manager
Kaitlin Fischer, Ph.D.
Kaitlin Fischer, Ph.D.
Food Systems Programs Administrator
(334) 844-4076
Theresa Burdette
Theresa Burdette
Contracts and Grants Specialist II
Caitlin Allen
Caitlin Allen
Communications & Marketing Specialist II
(334) 844-3219
Patrice Benson
Patrice Benson
Administrative Support Specialist
(334) 844-3219