Claire Babineaux-Fontenot

At-a-Glance

Named among Time's 100 most influential people in the world (2020) and Time's Women of the Year for 2025.
Serves as CEO of Feeding America since 2018, a national foodbank across the United States.
Founded CBF Consulting Group, LLC in 2017.
Serves on the New York Life Board of Directors.
Spent 13 years in executive roles at Walmart, including Executive Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.
Holds a Master of Laws in Taxation and a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center and Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law.

Biography

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot serves as the CEO of Feeding America, a national foodbank across the United States, a role she has held since 2018. Her leadership was recognized in 2020 when Time named her among the 100 most influential people in the world. She is also named one of Time’s Women of the Year for 2025 and is set to receive the University of Notre Dame's 2024 Laetare Medal.