Jordan Smith (she/her)
40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Honolulu, HawaiiʻAiaola, Food is Medicine Program Manager
Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance
Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to a future where Hawaii's food systems are thriving, self-determined, and just. Where the wisdom of our ancestors guides the innovation of today. And where public health means the health of all people, land, and communities.
Three words to describe me:
driven, purposeful, curious
The best part of my job:
The continuous opportunity for personal and professional growth rooted in decolonization. Every day, I get to contribute to a movement that’s not just about now, but about building a just, thriving future for the next seven generations.
Something that would surprise others about me:
I was a restaurant server in D.C. during undergrad and have served a former U.S. President and Supreme Court Justice