Ryan Shadrick Wilson has been referred to as 'the good food whisperer' because of the quiet yet significant role she has played in launching many of the innovative ideas and companies shaping the food revolution. After a decade as a leading food attorney at international law firm Hogan Lovells, Ryan turned her energy to launching Michelle Obama’s health initiative, serving as the Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel of Partnership for a Healthier America. She then founded Boardwalk Collective, which advises CEOs, philanthropists, and investors committed to creating a healthier, happier, and more connected world. Ryan is the Chairperson of Territory Foods, and on the Board of Directors of public company Acon S2, a sustainability acquisition company.  Ryan also serves on the board of advisors for several companies and national nonprofits. At the Milken Institute, Ryan serves as Senior Advisor and Chair of the Institute’s new 'Feeding Change' program which aims to catalyze a healthier, more sustainable, and more equitable food system. Ryan graduated with honors from Princeton University and Harvard Law School.