Plant Based Foods Institute Welcomes Former White House Policy Advisor Sanah Baig As Executive Director
The Plant Based Foods Institute (PBFI) announced the appointment of Sanah Baig as its new Executive Director, effective June 9, 2025. Baig, who has extensive experience in agricultural and food policy, most recently served as Senior Policy Advisor for Agriculture and Nutrition at the White House. She also held the role of Deputy Under Secretary at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), where she led the agency’s $4+ billion science enterprise, focusing on agricultural innovation at the intersection of climate resilience, nutrition security, and food systems equity. In a statement, Baig expressed her excitement about joining PBFI, stating, “Leading PBFI at this pivotal moment is an unparalleled opportunity to architect a food system where plants take center stage. Through deep collaboration with partners across the …
