2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit

Norbert Wilson is a Professor of Food, Economics, and Community at Duke Divinity School, with a joint appointment at the Sanford School of Public Policy, where he is also the Director of the World Food Policy Center. Norbert’s research addresses several food-related issues, including access, choice, food waste, and domestic food systems. Before joining Duke Divinity School, Norbert was a professor of food policy at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University (2017-2020). He was also a professor of agricultural economics at Auburn University (1999-2016). He was an economist/policy analyst in the Trade Directorate (2004-2006) and the Agriculture Directorate (2001-2002) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France.

Originally from Dawson in Southwest Georgia, Norbert grew up around big gardens and was active in the 4-H Club. Today, he loves cooking for his family and tries to avoid food waste as best as he can!