CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
“Wendy brings a deep understanding of all aspects of the food system and keen analytical skills to every project. But more than that, her passion for and commitment to making the world a better place are what set her work apart. We highly recommend her services.”
KRISTEN SUOKKO
Executive Director, Local Food Hub
“Food Works Group conducted extensive interviews, convened experts, and developed a thorough, thoughtful, and technically-sophisticated work product for the study that the District government commissioned. Wendy was responsive and collaborative, and a pleasure to work with.”
ONA BALKUS
Food Policy Director, DC Office of Planning
“Food Works Group provided us with insight, research and connections that we didn't have the time, resources or the experience to create on our own. They gave us the opportunity to take a step back so we could thoughtfully analyze our operations and organization from a 10,000 foot viewpoint, allowing us to create systems and programs that are equitable, mission focused, and financially sustainable.”
JAMESON SMALL
Program Manager, Organization for Refugee & Immigrant Success
“Wendy and I co-facilitated a 3-day food systems-related summit with industry leaders in early 2020. Knowledgeable, concise, full of care and focused on what each client needs is how Wendy operates. She and her team drive with passion towards your long-term vision and consult with full spectrum food systems wisdom. I deeply look forward to working again with Wendy.”
RUSS WATTS
Executive Coach & Organizational Consultant, The Watts Group Coaching and Consulting
“Wendy is deeply committed to using her talent and her craft to work alongside good food system actors for the sake of creating a more just and regenerative food system. She and her team work tirelessly to make sure every project they touch is rigorously tested and analyzed, bringing a level of detail and analysis that is profoundly helpful. As a happy client of Food Works Group, the thing I appreciate most is that while they give undivided attention to a project, they do so in a way that never loses sight of the bigger picture: working towards a better food system of the future. Oh, and, they’re also super fun. So that’s cool too.”
TOM MCDOUGALL
Founder and CEO, 4P Foods
“Wendy has been a positive and transformative source of energy. She's supportive and encouraging while keeping focused and on task. After many years of effort and struggle, Wendy's collaboration has progressed my project further and faster than I could have hoped.”
PIERO TAICO
Founder, Nourish Springfield
“Wendy brings to the table a deep knowledge of the regional food system as well as a wealth of connections that have expanded our opportunities.”
HUGO MOGOLLON
Executive Director, Freshfarm
“Food Works Group is the extra pair of hands and minds that every food business needs.”
JEFF BLAUGRUND
Founder, Braise Worthy
“Food Works Group surpassed our expectations. Their team is deeply knowledgeable, savvy with research, and responsive to client needs. They gave us confidence that we were on the right track and provided a comprehensive, detailed roadmap to get there. We enjoyed working with them so much that we are doing it again!”
CHARLES BERGMAN
Director of Neighborhood Strategies, New Brunswick Tomorrow
“We extend our deepest gratitude to Food Works Group for their exceptional collaboration with Eastern Workforce Opportunity Regional Center and Services (EasternWORCS). Working with FWG has been transformative for our organization. The team’s unwavering commitment to our mission, coupled with their expertise and innovative strategies, has truly elevated our projects. FWG not only provided valuable insights and projections but also approached our initiatives with a level of mastery that surpassed our expectations. Their team goes above and beyond, and their dedication and quick turnaround in delivering results have significantly contributed to the success of our endeavors.”
DR. MEGAN WEBB
Dean of Advancement and Innovation, EasternWORCS
"When you work with Food Works Group, everyone on the team performs at a higher level, and exemplifies mastery and commitment to our vision. I received strategies and projections that allowed me to think differently regarding our projects. The results and layouts came in quickly and exceeded my expectations."
SYDNEY WEST
Owner, Seneca Mall
“Food Works Group is a powerful strategic partner for organizations of all shapes and sizes. Wendy, Emily, and their team excel in establishing spaces to listen and to learn. From there, they draw on their bank of vast experience and strategic insight to cut through to the core of the matter at hand. We are truly thankful to count Food Works Group as a valuable project collaborator.”
ANNA HAAS
Local Food Program Director, What Chefs Want
"Food Works Group provided critical capacity for conducting research and articulating stakeholder challenges and opportunities. Their work was professional, well-presented, on-time, and on-budget; and the resulting deliverables have helped us secure additional funding for our projects."
WILL GRAY
Managing Director, Eastern Food Hub Collaborative
