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Social Change through Non-Profits and Elected Office: Amanda Edmonds

Benjamin Morse and Ypsilanti Mayor Amanda Edmonds discuss food sustainability and justice in the context of Ypsilanti.

In this segment, Amanda Edmonds speaks about her experiences founding and working in community-based nonprofit organizations as well as her experience successfully running for Mayor of Ypsilanti Michigan.

Amanda Marie Edmonds is a consultant, AM Edmonds LLC, Artist & Owner of AMEPIX, and former Mayor of the City of Ypsilanti, Michigan (2014-18). She is also the Founder and Former Executive Director of Growing Hope, a 501c3 Non-profit working to foster sustainable and equitable food systems. Amanda’s bio here.

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