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Hey, There!
I’m Earlene.<\/h1>\n

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Earlene<\/span>\u00a0is a UNESCO-trained socio-cultural anthropologist, food futurist, and the founder of Kitchen Connection, a global platform that connects cooks, farmers, policymakers, and indigenous leaders from more than 150 countries to reimagine the future of food through cultural diplomacy. She grew up in a family of agriculturists and restaurateurs, giving her a firsthand understanding of both the farm and the table, and shaping her belief in food as a bridge between people, cultures, and ideas.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Her research focuses on how gastrodiplomacy can advance sustainability goals on Earth and in space. She has supported the preservation of traditional crops in Latin America, advised on climate-resilient school meal programs in Japan, and advocates for polar sustainability as an Antarctic Ambassador. She works with the United Nations, national governments, and global coalitions on food policy, trade, biodiversity, and innovative agriculture, and designs education programs that prepare young people to protect planetary health.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Earlene led the creation of the award-winning Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: For People and Planet<\/i>, the first to pair every recipe with nutrition and carbon footprint data, which has been featured in The New York Times<\/i>, UN News<\/i>, and Food Tank<\/i>. She co-authored How Does Food Grow?<\/i>, an illustrated book introducing children to the food system.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A James Beard Foundation Scholar and adjunct professor at New York University, she teaches the history of agriculture, global food trade, and food innovation, from the Ice Age to space farming. Her early ethnographic work with the French Embassy in New York informed The Bilingual Revolution<\/i> and was cited in Ethnic American Food Today<\/i>. She served on the United Nations Department of Global Communications Youth Steering Committee for four years and continues to advise its successor, the UN Youth Office.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Having lived at sea through the Semester at Sea program and traveled to more than 115 countries, Earlene is as comfortable documenting fonio preservation in rural West Africa as she is moderating high-level United Nations panels. Across her work, she remains committed to ensuring that food connects rather than divides, building a future that is just, sustainable, and delicious.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Founded and scaled Kitchen Connection, a global platform connecting chefs, farmers, educators, and policy makers in over 150 countries through events, curricula, and media rooted in food systems diplomacy.<\/li>\n
  • Directed production of a cookbook developed with the United Nations, featured in The New York Times<\/em>, Food Tank<\/em>, and UN News<\/em>, with contributions from 200+ experts across 75 global regions.<\/li>\n
  • Directed and co-authored How Does Our Food Grow?<\/em> (Children\u2019s Book, 2023), launched at the UN Bookstore as a tool for global food systems literacy.<\/li>\n
  • Designed a school-based nutrition curriculum piloted in Ghana, India, the Netherlands, and the U.S., advancing planetary health literacy and youth engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Advised 60+ national governments via the UN School Meals Coalition, offering strategy support on sustainable school feeding and youth-centered programming.<\/li>\n
  • Delivered or moderated 100+ UN events, including panels during COP24, COP25, UNGA, ECOSOC Youth Forum, and civil society briefings with heads of state and international leaders.<\/li>\n
  • James Beard Foundation Awards Judge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    New York University
    \u2022 PhD student, Food Studies, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
    \u2022 Master\u2019s in Food Studies & Social Entrepreneurship, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
    \u2022 James Beard Scholar Award. NYU Ignite Fellow. Graduate Interdisciplinary Academic Excellence Award.<\/p>\n

    Seton Hall University \u2013 Stillman School of Business
    \u2022 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, French Double Major
    \u2022 Minor: International Business. Summa Cum Laude. Dean\u2019s List (All Semesters).<\/p>\n

    La Sorbonne, Paris
    \u2022 French Civilization and Language Certificate (Advanced)<\/p>\n

    Semester at Sea \u2013 Institute for Shipboard Education
    \u2022 Student (Fall 2012) and Student-Researcher (Spring 2014)
    \u2022 Global voyage with fieldwork and social entrepreneurship research.<\/p>\n

    Saint Dominic Academy
    \u2022 Valedictorian. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.<\/p>\n

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    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR | Kitchen Connection, 2012-Present<\/strong>
    Launched and continue to direct a pioneering global platform promoting food systems education and cultural diplomacy through online and in-person programs. Key initiatives include:
    \u2022 Managing international partnerships with FAO, the Rockefeller Foundation, and government ministries.
    \u2022 Designing and overseeing school nutrition curricula, implemented across four continents.
    \u2022 Supporting 60+ national school meal programs through strategic advisement with the School Meals Coalition.
    \u2022 Moderating UN high-level sessions on food systems, Zero Hunger, and climate.
    \u2022 Authoring policy tools and campaign content in collaboration with IFAD, UN DGC & UN Climate Action (ActNow).
    \u2022 Hosting Table Talks: a youth-focused dialogue platform spanning 100+ countries.<\/p>\n

    YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE (ALUMNA) | UN Department of Global Communications, 2017-2021<\/strong>
    \u2022 Served as a youth advisor and event moderator for major UN summits on food, climate, peacebuilding, and youth equity. Co-developed the Youth Climate Compact (2019), referenced in UNGA proceedings.
    \u2022 Contributed to annual UN Youth Declarations and co-organized flagship youth forums and panels.<\/p>\n

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    \u2022 How Does Our Food Grow? (Children\u2019s Book) <\/span><\/b>| <\/b>Co-Author & Editor (2023)<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Illustrated introduction to food systems literacy for global classrooms. <\/span>Launched at the UN Bookstore.<\/span><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u2022 Cookbook in Support of the United Nations: For People and Planet<\/span><\/b> | Director, Author, Editor (2021)<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Produced & led development for 160+ page cookbook developed through the UN; featured globally in media & policy networks.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n

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    \u2022 The Bilingual Revolution<\/span><\/b> \u2013 by Fabrice Jaumont | Editor, Writer, Photographer | French Embassy in the U.S. (2017)
    Contributed to writing, editing, and photography for this globally distributed book on dual-language education.<\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Adjunct Faculty, New York University School of Global Public Health<\/span><\/b> | 2021 \u2013 Present<\/i><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

      Co-instructor in food systems, climate, and nutrition. Led UN classroom collaborations and student briefings.\u2028Curriculum Lead, Kitchen Connection | 2016 \u2013 Present<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Curriculum Lead, Kitchen Connection<\/span><\/b> | 2016 \u2013 Present<\/i><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      • Directed development of global nutrition and food systems education curriculum. Piloted in Ghana, India, the Netherlands, and the U.S. with institutional partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Elementary and Secondary Schools in: Argentina, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Ghana, India, Japan, South Africa, Uganda, Uruguay, United States<\/li>\n
        • Semester at Sea: Ethnographic research in 20+ countries<\/li>\n
        • Peru & Ecuador: Consulted with Ministries of Agriculture to develop gastronomic cultural tools<\/li>\n
        • Senegal: Documented traditional food preservation techniques (e.g. fonio) to support cultural heritage preservation<\/li>\n
        • NYC: Led citywide ethnographic research for the French Embassy, advancing bilingual education & cultural diplomacy<\/li>\n
        • Svalbard to Antarctica: Serve as Antarctic Ambassador with IAATO (2021\u2013Present), driving sustainable polar tourism<\/li>\n
        • US.: Consulted with Congressman Espaillat and Columbia Law on climate-resilient farming legislation<\/li>\n
        • Engaged with chefs and culinary reps from 80+ countries at World Expo Milan (2015)<\/li>\n
        • Advised Action Against Hunger and the United Nations of Food<\/em> project (2012\u20132015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • James Beard Foundation Scholar<\/span><\/li>\n
          • New York University Ignite Fellow \u2013 Entrepreneurial Institute<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Graduate Interdisciplinary Academic <\/span>Excellence Awardee, NYU<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Dean\u2019s List \u2013 Seton Hall <\/span>University (All Semesters)<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Valedictorian, Saint Dominic Academy<\/span><\/li>\n
          • International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            • Board Member, Seton Hall University Entrepreneurship Lab<\/li>\n
            • Advisor, Food Film Festival (FAO + Rockefeller Foundation)<\/li>\n
            • Judge, James Beard Awards<\/li>\n
            • Judge, World Food Prize Youth Awards<\/li>\n
            • Judge, NYU Stern Berkley Social Venture Competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              • Attended and contributed to 120+ UN DPI\/DGC events<\/strong>, receiving informal recognition from the UN Department of Global Communications (formerly known as the UN Department of Public Information), for sustained participation.<\/li>\n
              • Notable forums: COP24, COP25, ECOSOC Youth Forums, UN Civil Society Conferences<\/strong>, SDG Action Zone, and ActNow Climate Campaign.<\/li>\n
              • Engaged with global leaders inc. President Macron, Malala Yousafzai, the Secretary-General, and UN & NGO officials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                • Apr 25 \u2013 Cookbook in Support of the United Nations launch at the UN Bookstore<\/li>\n
                • Apr 27 \u2013 Honored Guest – Dinner at Slovenian Ambassador\u2019s residence with Ambassadors from 6 countries<\/li>\n
                • Aug 29 \u2013 Meeting with Finnish Minister of Health<\/li>\n
                • Feb 3 \u2013 Cookbook featured at the Austrian Mission\u2019s Danube Ball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                  • Mar 4 \u2013 Submitted FAO consultation on Future of Food (food system resiliency)<\/li>\n
                  • May 3 \u2013 Met with Linda Schultz, Head of Secretariat, School Meals Coalition Research Consortium<\/li>\n
                  • Jun 18 \u2013 Research Meeting with MEXT (Ministry of Education, Japan) on school meals and cultural food educatio<\/li>\n
                  • September \u2013 Participant, second Global School Meals Coalition Gathering<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                    • UN Civil Society Conference, Salt Lake City<\/em> \u2013 Moderator and Rapporteur, multiple sessions<\/li>\n
                    • Women and Climate Action<\/em> \u2013 Moderator, UN HQ (2019)<\/li>\n
                    • Youth 2030 Strategy, UN DGC<\/em> \u2013 Moderator, Civil Society Chat Series (2018)<\/li>\n
                    • Intergenerational Dialogues, UN HQ<\/em> \u2013 Speaker (2018)<\/li>\n
                    • Peace Boat Lecture<\/em>, \u201cCivil Society Strategies Toward Zero Hunger\u201d \u2013 Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador (2017)<\/li>\n
                    • TED-style cooking diplomacy demos<\/em> \u2013 UNGA Week, Whole Foods Market, NYU King Juan Carlos Center<\/li>\n
                    • UN General Assembly<\/em> \u2013 Participant, SDG launch session \u201cPathways to Zero Hunger\u201d (2015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                      <\/span><\/span>Food Systems Research | Gastrodiplomacy | Public Health Nutrition | Cultural Anthropology | Ethnographic Methods | Sustainability Policy | Curriculum Development | School Feeding Programs | Cross-Cultural \u2028Education | Climate and Food Security | UN Youth Engagement | Policy Advising | Anthropology of Food\u2028<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      <\/span><\/span><\/span>English (Native) | French (Fluent) | Spanish (Fluent) | Italian & German (Conversational) | Arabic (Basic)<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      Youth Strategy 2030<\/p>\n

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                      Creating French English Dual Language Programs<\/p>\n

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