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As the purpose advisor for , she ensures that sustainability is central to all aspects of the business—a process which culminated in a vision for Maple Leaf to ‘raise the good in food’ and become the most sustainable protein company in the world. Social responsibility is her sweet spot, and it gives Kuhn’s work the purpose she’s been seeking her whole life.

A 2007 volunteer trip to Kenya remains a seminal point of inspiration for the notable alum, when she saw dire health conditions and limited access to basic needs. “What stood out most was the hope I saw in the children I met, particularly to pursue higher education,” Kuhn shares.

“I was inspired by their dreams for a better future.”

Now, the drive to help create a better future is something Kuhn engrains in her role with Maple Leaf each day. “We’re a company that seeks to create shared value, not just shareholder value,” she says. “This includes becoming the first large-scale carbon neutral food company in the world, advancing better nutrition, leading in food and workplace safety and humane animal care, and advancing positive social impact.” Along with playing a key role in establishing and implementing Maple Leaf’s values, Kuhn is also an active chair of —a registered charity whose goal is to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50 per cent by 2030.