Dr. John Mccarthy

Instructor

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Biography

John McCarthy joined the Center for Regional Food Systems (CRFS) team as a Grants Support Specialist for the Great Lakes Midwest Regional Food Business Center (GLM-RFBC) in February 2025. In this role, he assists in the Business Builder Sub-Award application process and develops capacity-building opportunities for food businesses. Before joining CRFS, John held a diverse range of positions in the food supply chain, including roles as a chef, food hub manager, finance manager, program manager, master gardener, farmer, and small business owner. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a certification in Food Hub Management, and an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts. His expertise spans various aspects of food systems, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Grants Support Specialist

2025-02-01 — Present

Center for Regional Food Systems • East Lansing, MI

Assists in the Business Builder Sub-Award application process and develops capacity-building opportunities for food businesses.

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology