Danielle Nierenberg
Danielle J. Nierenberg is an American activist, author and journalist.
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Danielle Nierenberg in 2012 | |
| Born | Defiance, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Dani Nierenberg |
| Alma mater | Tufts University; Monmouth College |
| Occupation(s) | Author, journalist |
| Website | daniellenierenberg |
In 2013, Nierenberg co-founded Food Tank: The Think Tank For Food and currently serves as its president. She founded Nourishing the Planet while working at the Worldwatch Institute.
Nierenberg has authored and contributed to several reports and books, and written for many publications. She is the winner of the 2020 Julia Child Award, which celebrates leaders who are impacting the world through food. She was also awarded the 2022 Food Policy Changemaker Award from The Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center for making significant strides to create healthier, more sustainable food environments and using food to promote community and economic development.
Nierenberg is also one of NYU Steinhardt’s 2022 Scholars in Residence, a program that welcomes distinguished academics, artists, advocates, and other thought leaders to our community to share their expertise.