I think politicians do great things in the world, but I don't think they're the only ones who can. I don't like all the rhetoric and the finger pointing.
I simply believe that food is a human right.
It's so important to seek out mentors and knowledge from those who have come before you, and I don't think I would be where I am today, both professionally and personally, without each and every mentor who helped me along the way.
There are new challenges every day when starting a business and growing a brand, but I'm fortunate to have an amazing team that is always willing to work hard and navigate through whatever obstacle comes our way.
My belief is that people are innately good and innately do want to help their fellow man.
We don't need to cure hunger - we know how to solve hunger - it's food, it's nutrition, and it's really a question of access.
Maybe I've had a sheltered life and career, but I have so many role models to look up to. It's normal that I would strive to build my own career.
Being a social entrepreneur is a balancing act between growing and sustaining a business while also growing the company's ability to give back.
The business aspect and the social aspect of FEED go hand in hand. The more we can strengthen our business, the more we are able to give. And the more we can focus on giving back, the more customers will want to buy our products, thus strengthening our business.
As an anthropology major, I wanted to understand the cultural significance of poverty - why it exists and why some countries can rise above it while others can't.
In contemplating what to do with my life, I felt like I had two possible paths: one was to move to New York and work in a design house; the other was to move to Africa and deliver food aid. That's when the idea of the FEED bag came to me. It's for those who want to put their consumer dollars to good use.
If I could wave a magic wand, I would love for all children around the world to have good, nutritious meals every day.
I think age is neither an asset nor challenge; it all depends on how you present yourself. Age is sort of irrelevant.
College was a wonderful time to really explore my interests. I ended up writing my senior thesis about gender inequality in the developing world.
I am a big believer that you can have a successful business and give back; it's just about the intention behind starting your business.
