Sade Anderson
Chesapeake Foodshed Network Programs Director
Since 2012 Dr. Sade Anderson has been involved in the food justice and sovereignty movement in Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County, MD helping to shape food education, access, and sustainability.
As a single mother, community organizer, scholar, food and farm advocate, nutrition educator, and birth companion, Sade finds herself at these intersections helping to decolonize and liberate our minds, bodies, and spirits to create a healthier and more sustainable future for the next generation. Dr. Anderson has a Bachelor’s of Science in History from Bowie State University, a Master’s of Professional Studies in Africana Studies from Cornell University and a PhD in African Diaspora Studies and Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.
Since joining the food movement in 2012 Sade served as a nutrition educator with local gardens and farms in the DMV area and eventually went on to become the Program Manager of Oldways African Heritage and Health Program. Most recently Sade joined Black Dirt Farm Collective, a collective of Black farmers, academics, foodpreneurs, educators, scholars, and organizers, working to promote Afroecology and reconnecting Black communities to land, food, and healing. Professionally, Dr. Anderson has recently been an independent consultant helping government agencies better engage with communities through research, outreach, dialogue, innovation, advocacy, and facilitation. Sade is excited to be a part of the Local Concepts team as Program Director. For self-care Sade enjoys reading, yoga, dancing, spending time in nature, and quality time with her son, partner and family.