Laura Glenn O'carroll
About Laura Glenn O'carroll
Laura Glenn O'Carroll is a Public Policy Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she has worked since 2020. She specializes in developing policy solutions to address hunger and poverty and has a background in nonprofit, government, and academic research.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Laura Glenn O'carroll has served as the Public Policy Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2020. In this role, she develops policy solutions aimed at addressing hunger and poverty. Her work focuses on creating effective strategies to improve food access and support vulnerable populations in Chicago, Illinois. O'carroll's experience in public policy contributes to the organization's mission of alleviating food insecurity in the community.
Education and Expertise
Laura Glenn O'carroll holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Food Systems from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. She also completed a Post Graduate program in Public Policy Analysis at Northwestern University. Additionally, she studied at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Her educational background equips her with a strong understanding of public health, policy analysis, and food systems, enhancing her ability to address complex social issues.
Background
O'carroll has a diverse professional background in nonprofit, government, and academic research settings. She has worked in various roles that focus on hunger, poverty, and public health, both domestically and internationally. Prior to her current position, she was a Research Associate at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs from 2017 to 2019 and a Senior Project Specialist at Feeding America from 2015 to 2017. She also gained international experience as a Stagiaire at EHESP in France.
Research Focus
Laura Glenn O'carroll conducts research on social determinants of inequality at the École des hautes études en santé publique (EHESP). Her research interests align with her professional focus on hunger and poverty, contributing to a deeper understanding of the factors that influence food security and public health outcomes. This research informs her policy development efforts at the Greater Chicago Food Depository.