Emily Maris
About Emily Maris
Emily Maris serves as the Senior Fresh Produce Coordinator at Feeding America, where she has worked for over 14 years. With a Master of Business Administration from Gies College of Business and over 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, she has significantly contributed to optimizing fresh produce distribution and developing sustainable sourcing strategies.
Current Role at Feeding America
Emily Maris serves as the Senior Fresh Produce Coordinator at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2010. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has focused on enhancing the distribution of fresh produce to food banks across the United States. Her role involves coordinating logistics to ensure that food banks receive the necessary fresh produce efficiently and effectively.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Prior to her current role, Emily worked at Feeding America as a Senior Logistics Coordinator from 2004 to 2010. During her six years in this position, she was instrumental in managing logistics operations, contributing to the organization's mission of alleviating hunger through effective food distribution.
Education and Expertise
Emily Maris earned her Master of Business Administration from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics from Iowa State University, where she studied from 1996 to 2001. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in logistics and supply chain management.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Experience
With over 20 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management, Emily has developed a strong expertise within the nonprofit sector. Her work has included optimizing the distribution processes for fresh produce and contributing to sustainable sourcing strategies at Feeding America.
Internship Experience
In 2000, Emily completed an internship at Solar Transport in Des Moines, Iowa. This experience provided her with foundational knowledge in logistics, further enhancing her skills in supply chain management.