Christina Chauvenet, PhD

Christina (she/her) joined Newman’s Own Foundation in November 2023 and serves as the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer, leading impact measurement and data systems. Christina brings to this role 15 years’ experience in nonprofit and research work, with a focus on food policy and nutrition security. Christina has Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina in Maternal and Child Health, with a Minor in Health Behavior. She has worked on a variety of aspects of the food system through farmers markets, community gardens, and school meal programs. Before coming to Newman’s Own Foundation, Christina most recently worked at the National WIC Association, where she led research and evaluation work related to WIC participant experiences, health outcomes, and policy analysis. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Farmers Market Coalition. 

Christina is a former gymnast and in her free time serves as a commentator for NCAA gymnastics meets.