2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit
June 23-25, 2025 | Seattle, WA
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Brett Veerhusen
Founder
Ocean Strategies
Bio:
Brett Veerhusen is a lifelong Alaskan commercial fisherman and founder of Ocean Strategies, the nation’s go-to public affairs firm specializing in seafood, fisheries, and marine resources. Brett has led groundbreaking efforts to protect Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine under three U.S. administrations. He was the founding executive director of the Seafood Harvesters of America and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, and The Hill.
In 2022, Brett was appointed to NOAA’s Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee and serves as an Impact Advisor for Fed by Blue. He holds a master’s degree in Marine Affairs from the University of Washington and dual bachelor’s degrees in Business and Spanish from the University of Puget Sound. Based in Seattle, Brett enjoys running and hiking Pacific Northwest trails.
Schedule
Monday, June 23
4:00pm - 6:00pm
[Opening Activity] Food Flicks: Documentaries to Get You Ready for Summit
Before the Summit officially kicks off, we’ll be screening a pair of documentaries that will inspire you while helping get you “conference-ready.” Farming While Black is a feature film about the rising generation of young black farmers, while Hope in the Water explores the work of community seafood programs, fishers, and aqua farmers who are innovating on harvesting and distribution models to feed our growing planet while saving our oceans. Join us after each screening for a discussion with documentary producers and storytellers.