JOSHUA COOK
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & PLACEMAKING STRATEGIST
Joshua Cook is a program designer, creative strategist, and economic development consultant with over 15 years of experience in public-private innovation, agribusiness, rural placemaking, and creative economies.
He has developed and contributed to projects across the Mid-Atlantic including WV Forward in West Virginia, pandemic recovery strategies for rural SBDCs, and a $5M+ VC-backed food distribution startup in Brooklyn.
Joshua has consulted for nonprofits, counties, and funds. His work has been commended on the floor of the US Senate and has been featured in news outlets like the Washington Post, Edible Brooklyn, and the New Food Economy.
He holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and a BSFS from Georgetown University.
Core Areas of Practice
Rural Economic Development
Agribusiness & Food Systems
Creative Placemaking & Cultural Strategy
Grant Writing & Public-Private Partnerships