Willa Zhen, PhD is Professor of Liberal Arts and Food Studies at The Culinary Institute of America, where she teaches and develops experiential, interdisciplinary approaches to food and culture. She is the author of Food Studies: A Hands-On Guide (Bloomsbury, 2019), a practical introduction to the field that blends theory with creative classroom activities. Zhen has been quoted widely in the media, including The New York Times, NPR, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Tribune, among others. (New York, USA) linkedin.com/in/willazhen/