Jennifer Bushman

About Jennifer Bushman

Jennifer Bushman is a sustainable seafood expert, communicator, and strategist who has been championing ethical aquaculture for more than two decades. Food leaders such as the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culinary Professionals have recognized Jennifer’s culinary contributions. She sits on the boards of numerous ocean advocacy organizations, among which is Alexandra Cousteau’s Oceans 2050 and the Marine Mammal Center. She is currently the Executive Director of Fed by Blue. An NGO that focuses on providing and inspiring visionaries, thought leaders, ocean lovers, activists, early-adopters, foodies, and consumers with the knowledge and materials to help protect and participate in a responsible blue food system. The first project is a docuseries that travels the globe to discover the creative solutions and breakthrough blue food solutions that could not only feed us but help save our threatened seas and fresh waterways. The series highlights the stories of amazing innovators, water farmers, and fishers who are working toward a sustainable future for the planet. This three-part docuseries is brought to you by thirteen-time Emmy award-winning producer and writer David E. Kelley and four-time James Beard award and Emmy award winner, Andrew Zimmern and features, Shailene Woodley, Martha Stewart, José Andres and Baratunde Thurston. It will aired on PBS on June 19, 2024 and was nominated for both an Emmy and James Beard Award.

Experience

1. Co-founder and Executive Director

   Fed By Blue

   Mar 2022 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Fed by Blue is a science-led communications initiative to drive awareness and action in supporting a responsible blue food system. We see the imperative to protect and restore our ocean and water resources, sustainably produce seafood, and do so in an equitable way for all.\"

Education

• University of Colorado at Boulder

  Bachelor of Arts, Communications

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Food & Beverage
• Brand Development
• Culinary Skills
• Marketing Communications
• Email Marketing
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Social Media Marketing
• Radio Host
• Recruiting
• Event Planning
• Radio
• Menu Development
• Recipes
• Management
• Restaurants
• Product Development
• Event Management
• Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• Strategy
• Food
• Retail
• B2b
• Brand Management
• Food Industry
• Community Outreach
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Market Research
• Video Production
• Hotels
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Wine
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Training
• Blogging