Working in Food Waste: Networking and Career Advice from Sector Leaders

Jude Medeiros

Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility - Sodexo

In her 20 years with Sodexo, Jude (she/hers) has been actively involved in and committed to professional development by mentoring others and helping address the diverse needs of the communities Sodexo serves.

After a 40-year career in food operations leadership, Jude now supports Sodexo’s food loss and waste initiatives in North America out of the Office of Corporate Social Responsibility. Her role focuses on operationalizing CSR initiatives, to be better understood and effectivity utilized in the field.

A lifelong advocate for diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace, Jude held key positions within PRIDE, Sodexo’s LGBTQ+ and allyERG, including National Chair. She is also active in several mentoring roles within Sodexo.

Jude resides in Palm Springs California with her wife Jean-Marie and their two cats Wolfgang and Stormageddon.