Food-Systems Strategy & Institutional Leadership
DR. PATRICK CORTBAOUI is the Founder of AgriAcademyIN. An agricultural engineer and international food-systems strategist, he brings more than twenty years of experience connecting food security, nutrition, climate resilience, institutional strategy, policy, innovation and sustainable development. He established AgriAcademyIN to help organizations transform complex food-system challenges into practical strategies, investment-ready initiatives and implementable solutions. His experience spans Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, with particular knowledge of food-system transformation in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Cortbaoui leads client engagements, defines the strategic approach and assembles multidisciplinary teams from AgriAcademyIN’s expert network according to each project’s technical, institutional and geographic requirements.
Strategy, Evidence and Impact
DRASHTI ZAVERI is a central contributor to the firm’s strategic development, program quality and impact agenda. A food-security researcher and evaluation specialist, she brings expertise in human nutrition, sustainable food systems, applied research and evidence-informed decision-making. She plays a leading role in translating AgriAcademyIN’s vision into credible programs, measurable outcomes and practical client deliverables. Her experience includes designing mixed-method evaluations, developing strategic and results frameworks, analyzing qualitative and quantitative evidence, and converting findings into actionable recommendations. In her capacity, Drashti helps shape client engagements, strengthen project design and ensure that AgriAcademyIN’s advisory and executive education services are relevant, evidence-based and results-oriented.