Kayla Roolaart
About Kayla Roolaart
Kayla Roolaart is an Associate Buyer for Table at Food52, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Food Studies from The New School and previously served as an Assistant Buyer at Food52 and as a Democracy Coach at Generation Citizen.
Work at Food52
Kayla Roolaart has been employed at Food52 since 2020. She began her tenure as an Assistant Buyer for the Table category, a role she held for one year. In 2021, she advanced to the position of Associate Buyer, Table, where she continues to work. Her responsibilities include sourcing and selecting products that align with the brand's vision and customer needs. She operates from the company's New York office.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Roolaart pursued her education at Brookdale Community College from 2014 to 2015. She then transferred to The New School, where she studied Food Studies and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2015 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in food-related topics, which is relevant to her current role in the culinary retail sector.
Background
Before her roles at Food52, Kayla Roolaart worked as a Democracy Coach at Generation Citizen in 2016 for a period of four months. This position involved engaging with students in East Harlem, NYC, to promote civic engagement and understanding of democratic processes. This experience contributed to her skill set in communication and community involvement.