“Food is a system. I want to give people more control over this system to improve their lives. I believe taking local action that impacts environments, including food production, distribution and consumption will give people this control.

Good placemaking is central to creating equitable growth. My approach is disciplined, principled and accessible. I want people to feel they're a part of the decision-making process, not simply on the receiving end.

Specialisation and expertise shouldn't make us remote from what's happening on the ground. We need to be seen to be even-handed and transparent when we're making decisions that affect how people live.

I’m positive about achieving meaningful change through food systems thinking and collaborating closely with like-minded people to make this happen.”

Jemma is the strategic director of Fork, providing food-related strategic decision-making to unlock the potential of food to transform places. Fork’s focus is placemaking, impact assessment, technical guidance and policy and partnerships.