2025 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

Danielle Todd is the executive director and founder of Make Food Not Waste, a nonprofit she launched in 2017 to tackle food waste through practical, community-based solutions. Under her leadership, the organization has created two Upcycling Kitchens and launched Every Bit Counts, an ambitious initiative aimed at cutting Michigan’s food waste in half by 2030.

A seasoned speaker at both local and national levels, Danielle brings a systems-level perspective grounded in on-the-ground action. Prior to founding Make Food Not Waste, she spent over 15 years in business development and marketing. Danielle holds an MBA from Wayne State University and a BA from the University of Michigan.