Committee on World Food Security

With over 25 years of senior-level engagement in agricultural trade and markets, Adriana has served as the representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Mexico in international agricultural fora such as WTO, OECD and CGIAR. She brings expertise in conducting inclusive multistakeholder consultations, fostering public-private partnerships and advocating for sustainable trade and food security, as well as an academic background in international public policy and economics. Based in Rome, Adriana assumed the position of CFS Secretary in April 2024.

Dr. Fatiha Terki is the senior advisor to the Committee on World Food Security in Rome, on secondment from the World Food Programme (WFP). At WFP, she held key roles including Deputy Director a.i of Operations (DR Congo), Country Director (Senegal), Deputy Director of Nutrition, UNAIDS Global Coordinator and Head of Global Partnerships. A medical doctor with a PhD in epidemiology, Dr. Terki has over 25 years of experience in nutrition, food systems, HIV, and reproductive health. She specializes in policy development, program implementation, advocacy, and resource mobilization, with a strong focus on strengthening government and NGO capacities. She co-chaired the SUN movement’s business network, served on the UNITLIFE Board, and contributed to initiatives like IFNA and the Nutrition for Growth Summits. Her previous roles include senior partner at WHO’s HIV department and managing major funding projects with the Global Fund. In her home country, she coordinated national immunization and family planning programs.

Lorenz joined the CFS Secretariat in January 2023. He has more than 20 years of professional experience in food and agriculture policy. Before joining the Secretariat, he worked as a Director for the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the German Foreign Office. He has a PhD in International Public Law.

With a background in political science and development economics, Chiara brings over 15 years of experience in spearheading large intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder processes. She has been coordinating the Committee’s policy work around the areas of responsible investment in agriculture and food systems, agroecology, youth engagement and employment, strengthening collection and use of FSN data, reducing inequalities and strengthening urban and peri-urban food systems. Prior to joining the UN, she held positions within the non-profit sector in Belgium and El Salvador. Her life’s motto is “It always seems impossible until it is done.” (Nelson Mandela)

An Italo-Argentinian national, with academic background in political science, international relations and food security, Emilio joined the CFS Secretariat in 2010. In charge of several CFS policy processes throughout the years, he recently coordinated the development and endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition. He is now coordinating the implementation of these guidelines. His optimism is proverbial - crucial asset for a member of the CFS Secretariat.

Giorgia is a Biologist, Food Scientist and licensed Nutritionist with a Master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. She joined the CFS Secretariat in 2018 and is excited to contribute to the development of policy guidance that aim to achieve food security and nutrition worldwide. Before joining CFS, Ms Giorgia worked at FAO since 2015 in the Food Systems and Nutrition Division, and at a Hospital in Rome, developing nutrition plans in the diabetic department, before that. She is motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and sees opportunities in every challenge and the positive side in every difficult situation.

Marina has over 15 years of experience in international cooperation and in the management of non-profit organizations, with a M. Sc. in gender studies and around 10 years of gender-related professional experience focused on institutional gender mainstreaming, advocacy, policy analysis, and research. Before joining CFS, she was Secretary General of the Italian Committee of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Italian Red Cross. Marina likes sailing and improvisation theater, where she enjoys being part of a crew.

Alessandra Mora is a food security and nutrition governance specialist with over ten years of experience across the United Nations system, including FAO, WFP, and UN-Nutrition. Her work focuses on global policy processes, multilateral governance, and partnership-building to support coordinated, inclusive approaches to food security and nutrition. She has extensive experience fostering collaboration and dialogue among diverse stakeholders through different platforms (e.g. HDSFS Coalition, SUN Movement, CFS), preparing high-level policy materials, organizing international events, and contributing to initiatives that support country-led efforts toward food security and nutrition for all.
Originally from Rome, she has a background in international relations, food security, and development. Alessandra enjoys taking long walks with her dog, exploring new restaurants and cuisines, and attending live music concerts.

Laila Khrais is a Digital Communication Specialist at FAO, currently working with the Committee on World Food Security (CFS). She has supported projects within the Chief Scientist Office (DDCC), the Office of Innovation (OIN), and the Partnerships and UN Collaboration Division (PSU). Her expertise includes communication strategies and multilingual content creation for web, social media, and video. She served as a video producer for the Science and Innovation Forum (SIF) in 2023 and as the production company focal point for SIF 2025, overseeing coordination on branding and digital assets.