OUR WORK

Transforming Food Systems
The TCA Accelerator is a global network advocating for the transition to a just, sustainable, and healthy food system through widespread adoption of True Cost Accounting (TCA)
The TCA Accelerator is an Allied Initiative of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Our Approach

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STRATEGIC
COMMUNICATIONS
We conduct targeted engagement of decision-makers and influencers to increase awareness, understanding, and prioritization of TCA.
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STAKEHOLDER
ENGAGEMENT
We partner with actors around the world to drive greater adoption of TCA in policy and business development.
We facilitate the 200+ member TCA Community of Practice to bolster the collective impact, intellectual capital, and coordination of the field.
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INNOVATIVE
ANALYSIS
We drive alignment on TCA principles, methodologies, and initiatives through technical analysis.
We produce policy analysis and case studies, identifying opportunities, documenting outcomes, and demonstrating the feasibility of TCA as a tool to transform food systems.

OUR TEAM

TCA Accelerator Secretariat

Jenn Yates

DIRECTOR

Jenn Yates is personally and professionally committed to the realization of a food system that benefits people and nature. With a background in environmental science, digital communications, and political campaigning, Jenn has over two decades’ experience leading initiatives that create tipping points for transformative change. Jenn is based in Washington, D.C.

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Rosanna Crawford

OUTREACH & COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR

Rosanna has worked in the sustainability sector for five years, on projects ranging from urban climate governance and community climate action to Just Transition research. She is passionate about equitable access to the outdoors, the Just Transition, and sustainable agrifood systems. Rosanna divides her time between London and Edinburgh in the UK.

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April Leather

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

April brings over five years of experience in administration and research. With a background in Conflict Studies and Human Rights, she is committed to helping not-for-profits around the globe enhance their organizational efficiency to enable delivery of their mission and goals. April is based in Toronto, Ontario.

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TCA Accelerator Steering Committee

Priya Motupalli

Programme Manager
 

Ikea Foundation

Olivia Riemer

Programme Lead - Food Systems
 

TMG – Think Tank for Sustainability

Claire van den Broek

Managing Director
 

True Price

Urvashi Rangan

Chief Science Advisor
 

Grace Communications Foundation

Lauren Baker

Deputy Director
 

Global Alliance for the Future of Food

Tim Crosby

Principal
 

Thread Fund

Salman Hussain

Environmental Economist
 

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Martine van Weelden

Director of the TEEBAgriFood for Business Project

Capitals Coalition

Adele Jones

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 

SUSTAINABLE FOOD TRUST
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CHAIR, TCA ACCELERATOR STEERING COMMITTEE

COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE

The TCA Accelerator Community of Practice is a forum for networking, learning, and collective action to advance True Cost Accounting (TCA). 

Participants — including representatives from business, government, civil society, academia, and philanthropy — are committed to improving outcomes for people and nature by making True Cost Accounting the tool of choice for decision-makers.

The TCA Accelerator unites the Community of Practice through regular convenings that bring together diverse perspectives to debate and explore cutting-edge research, policy, tools, and case studies in the field of True Cost Accounting. Community of Practice participants provide strategic counsel to drive TCA Accelerator activities through its steering committee and topical working groups. They share TCA resources, timely updates, and opportunities that contribute to global projects, advocacy, and media engagement to strengthen and mainstream True Cost Accounting.

If your work involves practicing or promoting TCA for food systems change, please consider joining the TCA Accelerator Community of Practice. To learn more, please contact us.