Annie Svigals
About Annie Svigals
Annie Svigals serves as the Director of Food & Beverage at IDEO, where she has worked since 2015. She specializes in local food advocacy and community building, and has a strong background in marketing and creative direction.
Current Role at IDEO
Annie Svigals serves as the Director of Food & Beverage at IDEO, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she focuses on portfolio strategy and building collaborative partnerships within the food leadership team. Her work emphasizes the importance of design in creating a future of food that is equitable, nourishing, and climate-positive.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining IDEO, Annie Svigals gained valuable experience in the marketing field. She worked as a Marketing Associate at Comrade from 2013 to 2014, following her role as an Account Executive at the same company for seven months in 2012. Additionally, she served as a Marketing Manager at Good Eggs from 2014 to 2015, where she further developed her skills in marketing within the food sector.
Educational Background
Annie Svigals has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History of Art and Visual Culture/Studio Art from Bates College, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. In 2009, she also studied at Temple University Rome for 11 months. More recently, she completed a d.MBA program in 2020, which she pursued for 11 months.
Specialization in Food Advocacy
Annie Svigals specializes in local food advocacy and community building. Her expertise extends to art and creative direction, photography, food styling, drawing, and cooking. This combination of skills supports her mission to promote sustainable food practices and foster community engagement in the food sector.
Early Education
Annie Svigals completed her early education at Hopkins School, where she achieved her diploma from 2000 to 2006. This foundational education contributed to her later academic pursuits and professional development in the fields of art and food.