Ava Barnett

Ava Barnett is an MBA/Master of Climate Solutions student at UC Berkeley, graduating in December 2026, with a background spanning management consulting at Deloitte, philanthropic climate portfolio strategy at a private family office, and culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Ava was born and raised in the Bay Area in a foodie family and spent much of her childhood and adolescence eating her way through California's bounty of incredible produce. She is passionate about the intersection of food systems, climate, and strategy, and lives her life guided by the idea that food can be both delicious and healthy for people and the planet.