Join us for three days of thought-provoking discussions, networking opportunities, and actionable insights focused on tackling campus food security challenges. Each day offers a mix of keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration and inspire innovative solutions.
Day 1, Wednesday, April 9
| Time | Activity |
| 10:30-11:00 | Registration |
| 11:00-11:15 | Elder Greeting |
| 11:15.12:00 | Day 1 Keynote : Janelle Hatch |
| 12:00-1:45 | Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Research, Teaching and Collaboration for Effective Campus Food Security Solutions. Panel Chair: Dr. Rachel Murphy |
| 1:45-2:45 | Lunch |
| 2:45-4:30 | From Policy to Practice: Governance and Strategic Planning for Campus Food Security. Panel Chair: Jaime Hansen |
| 4:30 | End of Day Wrap Up |
| 4:30-6:00 | Hunger Hack at Create |
Day 2, Thursday, April 10
| Time | Activity |
| 8:30-9:30 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:30-10:15 | Day 2 Keynote: Marie-Josée Massicotte |
| 10:15-12 :00 | From Awareness to Action: Reducing Food Insecurity Through Student Government Partnerships. Panel Chair: Surekha Aparna |
| 12:00-1:00 | Lunch |
| 1:00-2:45 | Strengthening Support: Outreach and Partnerships for Ensuring Student Food Security. Panel Chair: Elspeth Erickson |
| 2:45-3:00 | Snack Break |
| 3:00-4:45 | Harvesting Hope: Food Security Solutions through PSI and Community Partnerships. Panel Chair: Chris Yeast |
| 4:45-5:15 | End of the Day Wrap Up |
Day 3, Friday, April 11
| Time | Activity |
| 8:30-9:00 | Registration and Breakfast |
| 9:00-9:45 | Day 3 Keynote: Jaime Hansen |
| 9:45-11:30 | Student Research. Panel Chair: |
| 11:30-12:30 | Lunch and Poster Perusal Day 3 |
| 12:30-2:15 | Student Initiatives. Panel Chair: Sachin Rane |
| 2:15-2:30 | Snack Break! |
| 2:30-4:15 | Looking Forward |
| 4:15-5:00 | Conference Wrap Up and Fairwell |
Keynote Speakers
Janelle Hatch
Janelle Hatch is a Registered Dietitian and Public Health Professional with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Lead for Food Security at the BC Centre for Disease Control. She works collaboratively with regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority, and provincial ministries to strengthen food security, reduce food insecurity, and support Indigenous food sovereignty.
In her keynote, Janelle will unpack the definitions of food security and food insecurity, exploring whether we share a consistent understanding of these often-used terms. Drawing on recent provincial initiatives, she will challenge common myths, highlight evidence-based approaches, and identify actionable steps toward equitable and just food systems in British Columbia.
Marie-Josée Massicotte
Marie-Josée Massicotte is an Associate Professor at the School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa. Her work focuses on social movements, agrifood politics, and alternative economies, grounded in political ecology and environmental justice.
In her keynote, Student Organizing for Food Justice, she explores how students across Canadian campuses are mobilizing in response to rising food insecurity. Drawing from her research on peasant movements and food activism in Mexico, Marie-Josée connects global struggles with local student-led efforts. She also engages with activist research methods and the ways theory and practice intersect to drive social change.
Jaime Hansen
Jaime Hansen is the Executive Director of Swipe Out Hunger, with over 20 years in the community benefit sector. Based in Boise, Idaho, she advocates for equitable access to food and basic needs. Jaime also teaches Nonprofit Management at Boise State University.
Her Keynote Solutions to Student Hunger, will address the growing challenge of meeting students’ basic needs—particularly food and housing—on higher education campuses. She will share current data and emerging trends in food access for students experiencing hunger today, while also highlighting long-term policy solutions aimed at creating lasting change for the students of tomorrow.