Teens for Food Justice is proud to announce that Meghan Groome, PhD, has been named our next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 8, 2025.
Meg succeeds our Co-Founder and CEO, Katherine Soll, who has led the organization since its inception. Kathy will now continue her work as a member of TFFJ’s Board of Directors. Her vision and leadership have shaped every part of TFFJ’s growth—transforming a bold idea into a powerful movement for food justice, youth empowerment, and community health.
“It’s been one of the greatest honors of my life to build this organization,” said Kathy. “And I’m so happy to welcome Meg to TFFJ. She brings both depth and range of experience in STEM education and youth development to the work, along with a strong commitment to building equity and opportunity through community-based solutions. I am so pleased with the board’s choice of Meg as our next CEO and am excited for her to lead TFFJ into its next chapter.”
Meg started her career as a classroom teacher where those experiences shaped her enthusiasm, and passion for experiential learning opportunities. She holds a PhD in Science Education from Columbia University and brings more than two decades of experience advancing STEM and career connected learning to her role with TFFJ. She has served as a high school teacher, policy analyst and in research and evaluation roles, and has led education departments at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations—including most recently at the New York Academy of Sciences. Her work has included developing unique learning experiences that focus on inclusivity, closing opportunity gaps, and student agency here in New York City and around the world. throughout New York City and designing hands-on learning experiences that connect young people to real-world opportunities.
In addition to her deep programmatic expertise, Meg brings strong skills in strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. She has worked closely with the Department of Education and other city agencies, and brings firsthand insight as a parent of two students in NYC public schools.
TFFJ Board Co-Chair Randy Stern added: “Meg brings the clarity, creativity, and values-based leadership we were looking for in our next CEO. She’s joining an organization in motion, and we’re confident she’ll guide us forward with insight, energy, and purpose.”
“It’s an honor to join Teens for Food Justice at such a pivotal time,” said Meg. “TFFJ’s work sits at the intersection of so many things I care deeply about—public education, food justice, youth empowerment, and community health. I’ve long admired the organization’s vision and the young people who bring it to life every day. I’m excited to help lead this next phase of impact and growth.”
We are grateful to TFFJ’s Board of Directors, the Search Committee, and the many partners across the TFFJ community who helped shape this transition. And a heartfelt thank you to Kathy Soll for her extraordinary leadership and for laying the foundation for TFFJ’s next chapter.
