““The 2023 Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit was a wonderful event to be part of and it was brilliantly curated.
You managed to bring some amazing people together.” ”
MISSION-DRIVEN PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Creative curator and program strategist with 20+ years of shaping cultural experiences that connect people and ideas. I design and deliver impactful programs in sustainable food, agriculture, craft beer, and culture—bringing missions to life through storytelling, advocacy, and education.
Known for spotting emerging global talent and pairing them with industry leaders, I create dynamic, well-rounded content that inspires audiences. As a skilled communicator and storyteller, I craft mission-driven narratives across social media, newsletters, and campaigns to build engagement, meet fundraising goals, and drive impact.
CREATIVE NONPROFIT LEADER
Organizations I’ve worked with:
Organizations I've worked for or with include the Art Institute of Chicago, Artisan Grain Collaborative, Brooklyn Brewery, Chicago Architecture Biennial, Chicago Humanities Festival, Culinary Institute of America, Experimental Sound Studio, Farm Aid, Food Tank, The Fruit Guys Community Fund, Global Crop Diversity Trust, The Graham Foundation, The James Beard Foundation, The North American Craft Maltsters Guild, Patagonia, Pink Boots Society, Slow Food International, and Slow Food USA.
Program Director at the Culinary Institute of America (Napa, CA).
Ven. Jeong Kwan Seunim at Global Plant-Forward Culinary Summit
Let’s work together! Reach out to me to be a guest on your podcast, television program, or to moderate a panel discussion.