About Us

Zev Valdina

Zev Valdina

Founder

Hi, I’m Zev. I’m a competitive teen bodybuilder, so I’m an avid gym goer. I founded the Food Food Foundations project because after reading multiple national adolescent surveys I saw that poor eating habits in adolescence carried far into adulthood very often — I wanted to take action. I am in charge of managing partnerships with organizations, curriculum formatting, and teaching materials like slideshows, workshops, and activities.

Ahnaf Bhuiyan

Ahnaf Bhuiyan

Co-Founder

Hi, I’m Ahnaf, co-founder of The Food Foundations Project. I oversee recruitment, scheduling, social media, website design, and volunteer coordination while also teaching sessions and helping train new volunteers. I co-founded this initiative to address the spread of nutrition misinformation and help younger students develop healthier relationships with food through clear, safe, and accurate lessons. My goal is to make nutrition education more accessible to students early enough for it to shape their lifelong habits.

Saad Awal

Saad Awal

Chief Instructor

Hello, my name is Saad, and I am the Chief Instructor of the Food Foundations Project. In my free time, I enjoy working out, spending time with friends, and drawing. I have personally experienced the effects of unhealthy eating habits, and those experiences inspired me to create this initiative. My goal is to help other children develop healthier habits and avoid the challenges I once faced. I look forward to connecting with everyone!