Navyn Salem

Navyn Salem is the CEO of Edesia, a Rhode Island-based company renowned for producing 'Plumpy'Nut,' a fortified peanut butter paste vital for treating severe malnutrition in children. Under her leadership, Edesia has played a crucial role in providing lifesaving nutrition to vulnerable populations globally. Recently, the company has faced significant challenges due to cash flow problems exacerbated by payment delays from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), leading to layoffs and production pauses.