Food Systems Strategist and Engagement Curator

Brenda Mareri is a seasoned professional dedicated to transforming food systems in Africa. She holds a strong technical foundation in systems thinking, dialogue facilitation and coalition building, demonstrated by leading webinars on home-grown school feeding, COP‑aligned food‑systems actions, and nutrition interventions.

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My Approach

Blending strategy, facilitation, and design to transform Africa’s food systems is at the core of my ways of working. My experience spans across leadership, innovation, and collaboration to build resilient, equitable, and sustainable futures.

Food Systems Strategist

Designing and leading initiatives that strengthen leadership, shape inclusive policies, and drive systemic collaboration in food systems.

Systems Change Practitioner

Empowering leaders and institutions to co-create sustainable solutions through systems thinking, facilitation, and policy innovation.

Events Designer & Architect

Crafting high impact convenings and dialogue platforms that spark collaboration, shared learning, and actionable outcomes.

Content Curator & Moderator

Shaping strategic agendas, facilitate inclusive discussions, and foster knowledge exchange that drives purposeful action.

Milestones that matter

Behind every program, dialogue, and partnership lies measurable change. These numbers highlight Brenda’s journey of shaping food systems through leadership, collaboration, and innovation capturing the breadth of her experience and the depth of her impact.

12+

Years of Experience

15+

Events & Dialogues Facilitated

13+

Publications & Thought Pieces

10+

Speaking Engagements