FOODWISE | ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
shaping the educational
vision the new brand
Services Provided: Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Implementation Planning, Program Design, New Hire Planning, Team Facilitation, Senior Staff Coaching
A New Name Needed a Clear Educational Vision
In 2020, CUESA was moving through a rebrand to become Foodwise. To develop a stronger focus on accessibility and equity, the team needed a firmly unified vision to carry forward their programs. The organization's program activities are developed to provide young people education about farms, labor, and food.
Building Frameworks to Advance Food Education
Over seven weeks in summer 2020, the Nest, founder of Woven Studios, consulted with Executive Director Christine to translate the organization's new identity into a practical educational direction. The Nest:
Defined a cohesive Educational Vision Outline grounded in the mission
Developed the job description and work plan for a new Education Director/Manager role
Facilitated team decision-making using the DARCI grid and Fist-to-Five consensus
Prioritized engagement strategies for youth, market shoppers, and low-income communities
Through our facilitated process, Foodwise reviewed, revised, or consolidated its core programs, including Foodwise Teens, Foodwise Kids, Foodwise Families, market education and demos, public talks, farm tours, and the summer fellowship. The organization moved forward with an educational vision and a defined role to carry it forward.