Shimona is a foodie and lifelong learner who is passionate about food systems and leveraging food as a medium to develop programming that address food insecurity and health. Her work spans over urban Canada and rural India– in Toronto, she has worked with post-secondary students in developing food based programming that address social isolation and has developed emergency food aid programming for low-income and immigrant populations. In India, she is the co-founder of Taradha Farms, an organization that focuses on transitioning agriculture to sustainable agroecological practices in addition to increasing market access for small scale farmers for increased economic development. Through her work, she is keen on amplifying values of connection, inter-dependence and inclusivity to build nourishing communities and systems. Outside her professional endeavors, Shimona is a passionate baker, a yoga practitioner, enjoys reading and is an enthusiastic nature lover, often exploring the outdoors or planning her next travel adventure.
