Renee Vuillaume
About Renee Vuillaume
Renee Vuillaume is a Senior Research Manager at Feeding America, specializing in cross-sectoral collaboration within food systems. She holds dual Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Current Role at Feeding America
Renee Vuillaume serves as the Senior Research Manager at Feeding America, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she applies her expertise in strategy, innovation, and collaboration to enhance the organization's research initiatives. Her work focuses on improving food systems and addressing food insecurity across the United States. With a commitment to cross-sectoral collaboration, she aims to develop innovative solutions that can drive meaningful change within the organization and the communities it serves.
Previous Experience at Feeding America
Before her current role, Vuillaume worked as a Research Manager at Feeding America from 2018 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to various research projects aimed at understanding and addressing the challenges of food insecurity. Her tenure at Feeding America allowed her to build a solid foundation in research methodologies and data analysis, which she continues to utilize in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Renee Vuillaume holds dual Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration and Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She furthered her education at Harvard University, earning a Master in Public Policy (MPP) with a focus on Political and Economic Development from the John F. Kennedy School of Government between 2013 and 2015. Her academic background equips her with a diverse skill set applicable to her work in cross-sectoral collaboration and food systems.
Consulting and Research Roles
Vuillaume has held various consulting and research positions throughout her career. She worked as an External Consultant for the Environmental Defense Fund in La Paz, Mexico, and as an Independent Researcher at Harvard University’s Advanced Leadership Initiative. Additionally, she served as a Summer Fellow at Ashoka and held roles at the Harvard Food Law and Policy Clinic. These experiences have contributed to her understanding of strategic consulting for non-profit, government, and philanthropic organizations.
Volunteer and Early Career Experience
Renee Vuillaume began her career with significant volunteer experience, including serving as an Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Uganda from 2010 to 2011. She also gained early career experience through internships and assistant roles at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the UIC Institute for Health Research and Policy. These positions provided her with foundational skills in operations and research that have informed her subsequent professional endeavors.