Raj Patel

Research Professor, Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas

Raj Patel, distinguished author, filmmaker, activist, and academic has joined Glynwood as a new Ambassador, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for building equitable food systems. Raj currently serves as a Research Professor at the Lyndon B Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas in Austin. His background includes degrees from the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics, and Cornell University. Raj has not only worked for institutions like the World Bank and the World Trade Organization, but has also been a vocal advocate against those institutions, participating in protests around the world.

In his role as a Glynwood Ambassador, Raj will support our mission to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems, helping communities, farmers and the land thrive. His impressive body of work—from bestselling books like "Stuffed and Starved" and "The Value of Nothing" to his acclaimed documentary "The Ants & The Grasshopper"—reflects his profound understanding of the intricacies of our global food system. His latest book, "Inflamed: Deep Medicine and The Anatomy of Injustice," co-authored with Rupa Marya, contributes to critical conversations about the intersection of health, justice, and food. We look forward to working alongside Raj to bring meaningful change. Welcome Raj!