Alexandra Payne is the Program Officer, Food Initiative. She joined the Foundation in 2022. In this role, Alexandra is responsible for grantmaking towards more regenerative food systems related to U.S. Food is Medicine, Good Food Procurement and Global Regenerative School Meals, and support for Indigenous and Native Food Systems Resilience.
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Sep 23 2025 Perspective How to Make Regenerative Food Procurement Work: Lessons from the U.S. The Rockefeller Foundation is advancing regenerative food procurement by investing in farmers, strengthening regional infrastructure, and building coalitions so schools and hospitals can source nutritious, sustainable food that supports people, farmers, and the planet.