Bevelyn Afor Ukah
Collective on Racial Equity (CORE)
Bevelyn Afor Ukah is an artist, consultant, facilitator, and leader in food systems transformation. She serves as the Director of the Committee on Racial Equity in Food Systems (CORE) and is a member of the Community Food Strategies team.
Bevelyn has designed and led statewide training initiatives, facilitated multi-stakeholder collaborations, and contributed to policy discussions that shape more sustainable and inclusive food systems. She has worked with farmers, nonprofits, and government agencies to integrate equity frameworks into food and farming programs, strengthening networks and expanding resources for communities across North Carolina.
With a background in facilitation and strategic leadership, Bevelyn has co-created curricula, published research-informed reports, and developed learning tools that support food systems practitioners. She brings expertise in organizational development, team motivation, and partnership-building, ensuring that transformative food system strategies are practical and actionable.
Bevelyn holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology from Guilford College, where she was a Bonner Scholar and Multicultural Leadership Scholar, and a Master’s degree in Intercultural Service, Leadership, and Management with a focus on facilitation.
