Ana Fochesatto is a PhD student in the environment and resources program at the Nelson Institute and a research assistant in Dr. Adena Rissman’s People, Institutions, and Ecosystems (PIE) Lab. Ana’s research interests lie at the intersection of food, identity, and justice. She is currently researching stakeholder perspectives and policy for transitioning to a just and equitable grass-based farm system in the Midwest. She holds a BA in anthropology and political science and an MA in anthropology with a concentration in community and economic development.