Valerie Segrest (Muckleshoot) is a native nutrition educator who specializes in local and traditional foods. She works for the Native American Agriculture Fund as the Regional Director of Food and Knowledge Systems. Ms. Segrest holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science, a master’s degree in Environment and Community and is a PhD student at the University of Washington’s College of Built Environment. In 2017, she co-authored the book “Feeding Seven Generations: A Salish Cookbook.” She is also a co-founder of FEED Seven Generations; a Native-led nonprofit specializing in food sovereignty efforts.