Nourishing Minds and Communities with Jacquie Munno

In this enlightening episode of Yale College Voices, host, Darice Corey, sits down with Jacquie Munno, Programs Manager for International and Professional Experience at the Yale Sustainable Food Program. This episode uncovers Jacquie's deep-rooted connections to food, agriculture, and sustainability. From Jacquie's beginnings in rural upstate New York, to her meaningful experiences abroad in Italy and India, her journey exemplifies the power of adaptability and finding one's place in the world. Jacquie also discusses her strategies for self-care and balancing work and home life, underscoring the necessity of flexibility and trusting oneself amid unpredictability.

Throughout this episode, Jacquie speaks passionately about Yale's commitment to inclusivity, belonging, and the farm's significant role as a space for students to explore their personal stories and histories. Jacquie shares her insights into the Yale farm's dedication to creating an inviting environment, fostering diverse community partnerships, and offering students enriching agricultural experiences.

In the dialogue with Jacquie, listeners will explore the importance of embodied work, the evolution of student engagement in food systems, and new initiatives that allow the community to reconnect with pre-colonial agriculture and a broad spectrum of food cultures.

With anecdotes of Jacquie’s family influences, personal advancement, and student-driven ventures, this episode offers a compelling blend of scholarly investigation and heartfelt storytelling. The podcast audience will discover the excitement and challenges of Yale farm's various programs and events including the interactive First Friday pizza events that draw the community together for a serving of sustainability and education.

Podcast Host: Darice Corey | Senior Director of Web and IT Planning | Yale College Dean’s Office DEIB Advisory Committee Co-Chair

Podcast Guest: Jacqueline Munno | Programs Manager for International & Professional Experience, Yale Sustainable Food Program

Video/Podcast Producer: Ryan McEvoy | Yale Broadcast Studio

Social Media Team and Content Creators: Lisa Dong ’24, Khulan Erdenedalai ’25, Will Gonzalez ’26, Corine Huang ’26, Esther Donald Mwakisambwe ’25, Marcos Membreno ’27, Ava Seymour ’27, Kai Zhang ’26