Andrea Carbine is the Senior Director for New Venture Advisors, a woman-owned and led strategy consulting firm specializing in food system planning, infrastructure development, and funding support. For more than a decade, NVA has helped to develop food system enterprises in many forms; Andrea leads a diverse and talented team with expertise across all types of projects, including shared kitchens, grocery, specialized manufacturing, community-led developments, food policy and plans, social enterprise, ag hubs, and more. Andrea has over 25 years in the food industry as a chef, entrepreneur, operator, and strategist and is excited to support the growth of new ventures tailored to the visions and unique needs of the communities they will serve.