Purnima Menon

As Senior Director for Food and Nutrition Policy at IFPRI, with over three years of leadership in this role, I provide strategic oversight for our global research on transforming food systems and deploying the power of other systems for a better-nourished world. Working closely with IFPRI’s Director General and Senior Management Team, I contribute to shaping research strategies, enhancing program delivery, and fostering collaborations across the institute. I represent IFPRI on CGIAR’s Global Science Team to execute a robust cross-CGIAR global research portfolio. My work emphasizes data-driven policy solutions and evidence-based strategies to address complex global challenges in food security, gender, social inclusion and nutrition. With a mission to bridge research and policy, I specialize in evaluating large-scale programs in nutrition and public health, advancing interdisciplinary collaborations, and engaging with policymakers globally. My contributions include co-authoring influential reports and facilitating policy courses that empower decision-makers worldwide. I am deeply committed to translating research into actionable insights for a better-nourished world, while championing leadership development through initiatives like the Next Gen(d)eration Leadership Collective.