Leah Pryor is a dynamic chef educator and culinary medicine expert who brings over 30 years of experience to the intersection of food and health. As culinary medicine manager at the University of Vermont Medical Center, she leads programs that empower patients, clinicians, and communities to use food as a powerful tool for healing and well-being. Her teaching approach is all about creating a safe, welcoming space where participants can connect with food on their own level. Chef Leah meets people where they are—making nutrition approachable, practical, and deeply personal. Through engaging classes and evidence-based guidance, she helps learners build confidence in the kitchen while understanding how food can support health. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Leah is a founding member of the Teaching Kitchen Collaborative and chairs its Culinary Committee. Her mission is simple: to teach, inspire, and transform the way we think about food in healthcare—not just as nourishment, but as medicine, culture, and care. (Essex Junction, VT)

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