Willow Waling
About Willow Waling
Willow Waling serves as the Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where she has worked since 2020. With a strong background in food justice and program development, she focuses on addressing food insecurity and promoting equitable access to nutrition.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Willow Waling serves as the Public Benefits Outreach Coordinator at Greater Chicago Food Depository, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on outreach efforts to connect individuals and families with essential public benefits. Her work aims to alleviate food insecurity and promote equitable access to nutrition in the Chicago area. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Children’s Program Assistant at the same organization for two months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Willow Waling holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed from 2011 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in International Development from the same institution, studying from 2017 to 2019. Her academic background equips her with a strong understanding of social and environmental policy, particularly within the non-profit sector.
Background
Willow Waling has a diverse professional background that includes various roles at Indiana University Bloomington. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in 2019, and as a Research Assistant in 2016. Additionally, she served as a Curatorial Assistant for three months in 2018. Her experience also includes a role as a Research, Writing and Event Fellow at Food Tank: The Food Think Tank in 2020.
Achievements
Willow Waling has a strong focus on food justice, particularly in addressing food insecurity and promoting equitable access to nutrition. She is passionate about developing and evaluating programs aimed at empowering women and children through education and economic development. Her work reflects a commitment to social equity and community support.