Jamie Lutz

Research Associate, Global Food Security Program
Jamie Lutz

Jamie Lutz is a research associate for the Global Food Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where she conducts research and provides policy solutions to global and U.S. food security challenges. Prior to working with the Global Food Security Program, she interned with a variety of local and international development organizations, conducted research on the impacts of Covid-19 on local food systems, and served as an urban agriculture volunteer with the Peace Corps in Senegal. She has research experience in sustainable agriculture practices, community-based agriculture, and international climate and carbon markets policy. Ms. Lutz holds a BS in architecture from the University of Michigan and a master’s in development practice from Emory University with a concentration in sustainable environments and livelihoods. She hails from Ann Arbor, Michigan, and speaks advanced Wolof and intermediate Spanish and French.

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Solving Food Insecurity among U.S. Veterans and Military Families

Research shows that U.S. veterans and military families experience food insecurity at higher rates than the general population, and Covid-19 has only amplified the problem. What can policymakers do to ensure long-term food security for veterans and military families?

Brief by Jamie Lutz and Caitlin Welsh — June 1, 2022

High Prices, Empty Shelves

What is causing recent increases in food prices and supply chain disruptions, and how does this impact U.S. food security?

Critical Questions by Jamie Lutz and Caitlin Welsh — January 27, 2022

Haitian Migration: Food Insecurity, Fragility, and a Better Way Forward

Recent coverage of Haitians arriving at the U.S. border is only a snapshot of a years-long journey in search of safety and food security. U.S. strategy toward Haiti must consider the links between hunger and migration and prioritize food security as a pillar of stability.

Commentary by Jamie Lutz and Erol Yayboke — November 22, 2021

Food Insecurity among Veterans: Who Is at Risk and How to Respond

Existing policies and programs are no longer sufficient to support today’s veteran population, and many veterans are going hungry. Policymakers can develop data-driven solutions to better address food insecurity for those at highest risk in the veteran community.

Critical Questions by Jamie Lutz and Caitlin Welsh — November 10, 2021

What the Taliban Takeover Means for Food Security in Afghanistan

To address the growing hunger crisis in Afghanistan, the international community should quickly remove restrictive measures on humanitarian aid. Strengthening local agricultural systems and capacity is also imperative to stabilize the country’s long-term food security.

Critical Questions by Jamie Lutz and Jacob Kurtzer — September 27, 2021