MJ Kepner
Policy Content Lead
MJ joined the Chef Ann Foundation team in August 2023 and serves as the organization’s Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy. In this role, he advocates for state and federal policy pathways to increase healthy, scratch-cooked meals in schools and the skilled workforce needed to do so. Prior to joining the Chef Ann Foundation, MJ managed federal and state policy work for two leading Massachusetts anti-hunger organizations, Project Bread and The Greater Boston Food Bank. He received his Bachelor’s in Political Science from American University and worked for several political campaigns and organizations before moving into healthy food access work.
As someone who grew up utilizing SNAP and free school meals, MJ is passionate about ensuring every child has access to healthy, scratch-cooked meals and hopes to eradicate the stigma and barriers associated with accessing healthy food. During his free time, MJ enjoys staying active at the gym or playing competitive flag football, searching for the next best toy for his cat Mac, or trying out a new brewery.
MJ Kepner
Policy Content Lead
MJ joined the Chef Ann Foundation team in August 2023 and serves as the organization’s Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy. In this role, he advocates for state and federal policy pathways to increase healthy, scratch-cooked meals in schools and the skilled workforce needed to do so. Prior to joining the Chef Ann Foundation, MJ managed federal and state policy work for two leading Massachusetts anti-hunger organizations, Project Bread and The Greater Boston Food Bank. He received his Bachelor’s in Political Science from American University and worked for several political campaigns and organizations before moving into healthy food access work.
As someone who grew up utilizing SNAP and free school meals, MJ is passionate about ensuring every child has access to healthy, scratch-cooked meals and hopes to eradicate the stigma and barriers associated with accessing healthy food. During his free time, MJ enjoys staying active at the gym or playing competitive flag football, searching for the next best toy for his cat Mac, or trying out a new brewery.
