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MJ Kepner

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Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy

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, they advocate for state and federal policy pathways to increase healthy, scratch-cooked meals in schools and the skilled workforce needed to do so.

MJ Kepner

they/them

Senior Director of Policy & Advocacy

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, they advocate 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. They received their Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from American University and worked for several different 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 that every child has access to healthy, scratch-cooked meals and hopes to eradicate the stigma and barriers associated with accessing healthy food.

During their free time, MJ enjoys staying active at the gym or playing competitive flag football, searching for the next best toy for their cat Mac, or trying out a new brewery.


Who We Are

The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch-cooking in schools. Scratch-cooking enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.

Our Mission

Ensure that school food professionals have the resources, funding and support they need to provide fresh, healthy, delicious, cook from scratch meals that support the health of children and our planet.

Why School Food Matters

American kids start their life-path in K–12 schools where they learn the skills necessary to thrive & meet their potential. While the country debates the best ways to teach them math, science & English, we spend little to no time on food & nutrition.

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