About the guest
Andy Cook is the founder and Executive Director of Made In Baltimore. After a decade spent telling stories of progress and innovation as a photojournalist in Baltimore and New Orleans, Andy shifted focus to pursue a career in urban planning. As an Environmental Planner at the Baltimore Office of Sustainability, Andy helped launch Waste-To-Wealth, a program capturing economic value from sustainable waste diversion. Baltimore City Rec & Parks’ Camp Small Zero Waste Initiative, Baltimore City Department of Public Works’ Grow Centers, and Baltimore Office of Sustainability’s Food Waste Initiative are all programs Andy piloted during that time.
A native of Baltimore County, Andy holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Cooper Union, and a Master of City Planning from MIT. In 2018 he was recognized as one of Baltimore Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. He lives in the Remington neighborhood.
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