Ashanti Lewis

Ashanti provides strategic support for policy and media communications, advocacy campaigns, and government relations - focusing on food systems and nutrition programs. With over 20 years of experience managing state and federal government relations initiatives, she has co-authored and helped pass legislation across various areas of food security. Her work includes revising provisions governing the eligibility of convicted felons for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, increasing reimbursement rates for senior congregate meals, and eliminating the reduced-price breakfast category for school meals in a conservative state. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.