A Sustainable Food System for All Memphians
Leann Edwards, Program Director, Clean Memphis, and JP Miller, Community Engagement Manager of Clean Memphis

Leann Edwards works as the Program Director of Project Green Fork, a program of Clean Memphis. Project Green Fork aims to develop a sustainable food system for all Memphians by reducing food waste, connecting local partners, and encouraging green dining practices. With over fifteen years in the foodservice industry, she is deeply rooted in food culture and systems and has a passion for using food to its highest potential. Leann has worked as a professional chef in locally owned, farm to table restaurants, in healthcare foodservice, and in child nutrition. As the culinary specialist for one of the largest school districts in the United States, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, Leann spent a great deal of time educating staff and students on food as a resource.

Leann holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama, and an associate degree in culinary arts from Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC.

J.P. Miller serves as Community Engagement Manager for Clean Memphis - a nonprofit organization founded in 2008 by a group of concerned citizens. Their mission is to educate youth, engage leadership, and empower communities to sustain a cleaner Memphis. As local experts in food waste, municipal solid waste, recycling, environmental education, litter & stormwater, and circular economy, Clean Memphis works with partner nonprofits, government agencies, and corporate stakeholders to move the needle toward more sustainable lifestyles, practices, and infrastructure in Memphis and Shelby County. J.P. has worked in Memphis and Mid-South communities for the majority of his life. His career focuses are environmental stewardship, sustainable agriculture, and education.

Enjoy lunch alongside this weekly lecture series featuring presentations by artists, scholars, and Dixon staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.

Eat lunch at the Dixon's café, Park and Cherry.
Pre-order by calling (901) 312-1277.

MUNCH AND LEARN IS ENDOWED BY THE LANDAU FAMILY IN MEMORY OF LESLIE MANN LANDAU