Aubrey Alvarez

CEO & Founder | Passionate Advocate | Experienced Leader | Change-maker | Food System Innovator

Aubrey Alvarez is a native Iowan who has spent her career collaborating with others to build something better. Whether it was building fitness programs, corporate sales incentives, or rebuilding our food system, she's been putting her curiosity, creativity, and persistence to good use.

After taking a local food coordinator job in 2013, she founded Eat Greater Des Moines, a central Iowa nonprofit focused on rebuilding the food system into something that works for everyone.

By challenging the status quo and leading with her values of justice, kindness, and collaboration, she has shown what is possible when we work with our friends and neighbors to build a food system that works for everyone.

Jan. 3, 2023

171: Food Rescue: How & Why its Necessary

Event Professionals from across the country have told me on many occasions — and I've personally experienced it — that event venues refuse to donate leftover, untouched food due to concerns about food safety. One planner even shared that a hotel told his organization, "Don't make us do this," ev…

Guest: Aubrey Alvarez