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Angela Blatt

Angela Blatt

As Director of Research & Technical Assistance with the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA), Angela focuses on the W.K. Kellogg Foundation-funded initiative “Defining the Food System Asset Class,” whereby CDFA explores opportunities for the advancement of local and regional food systems using development finance tools. Through this initiative, Angela collaborates with communities across the country providing technical assistance and producing strategic plans for development finance strategies that meet infrastructure, agriculture, and small business needs to support equitable, local food economies. Angela leads CDFA’s Food Systems Finance Advisory Council, joining both the food and finance industries, and administers CDFA’s Food Systems Finance Webinar Series, connecting food-related businesses and projects with development finance agencies. 

A Navy Veteran, Angela holds two degrees from The Ohio State University: a Master of Public Administration focusing on Food Policy from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Science from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Angela Blatt at the 2021 Eco-Ag Conference

Angela Blatt presented at the 2021 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show in Covington, KY. 

Angela Blatt presenting to 2021 Eco-Ag Conference
Angela Blatt presenting to 2021 Eco-Ag Conference