Ms. Griffin is skilled in strategic planning, behavioral change communication, legislative advocacy, and fundraising. Working in international development, education, and public policy, her career is focused on promoting gender equity, sustainable economic growth, and positive social development.

Mercedes (Diane Griffin) Forbes is a Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Consultant passionate about ensuring female agriculturalists and food producers increase their agency, access, and income. She’s an internationally recognized expert in gender and sustainability, providing training and consultation to clients in the U.S., Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Her diverse background includes experience with the United Nations, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Georgia Coalition for Black Women, the National Minority AIDS Council, and the Washington, D.C. Humanities Council.