Jayme Chester
Food Value Chain Coordination Representative @New Mexico Economic Development Department
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WORK HISTORY
Food Value Chain Coordination Representative @New Mexico Economic Development Department
Santa Fe, NM, US
Dedicated to strengthening New Mexico’s food supply chain, I support the Food, Hunger & Agriculture Program, which promotes economic development in the state’s food and agricultural sector while improving food access and security for New Mexicans. In my role, I provide technical assistance to Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) project sub-awardees across the state, focusing on tracking and analyzing performance measures and assessing the economic impacts on New Mexico’s food and agriculture systems. I am also deeply interested in exploring and leveraging financial tools that help food and farm businesses thrive, complementing my focus on system-level resilience and equitable access to healthy food. Through these efforts, I help connect communities, producers, and partners to build a more resilient, locally driven, and equitable food system that strengthens economic development and supports healthy, thriving communities across New Mexico.
EDUCATION
UNM Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
Saint Leo University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
UNM Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
ABOUT JAYME CHESTER
Experienced operations leader with a proven track record in organizational strategy, program management, and process improvement. I specialize in building scalable systems, driving cross-functional collaboration, and delivering results in complex, fast-moving environments.I currently serve in a statewide role with the New Mexico Economic Development Department, collaborating with agencies, communities, and partners to strengthen local and regional food systems. In the Food, Hunger & Agriculture Program, I support initiatives such as the Healthy Food Financing Fund and Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure projects—helping increase access to healthy food, expand market opportunities for producers, and support community-based food and agriculture enterprises.This work gives me a systems-wide perspective—creating financial resources, infrastructure, and community impact—which I bring to every project. My focus is on bridging operational excellence with mission-driven outcomes to achieve efficiency while driving meaningful, lasting change.
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