I am grateful to be working in a space where all my passions come together. Documenting, learning and sharing about how food brings different people together is something that has interested me for as long as I can remember.

I was born in Japan and lived in Tokyo until I was 13. I attribute that experience in Tokyo to my appreciation and understanding of the importance of sharing food. As a promoter of Australian brands and industry bodies for the food and beverage industry, I focus on telling the unique stories of the way we interact with our produce. I also enjoy discovering the different cultural expressions of shared food abroad and seeing how our Australian produce can add to other people’s experiences.

Outside of my day job, I enjoy delivering online cooking classes to my local Aboriginal community and exploring the fantastic indigenous ingredients available in Australia. On the family front, my job is getting greens into my four boys and teaching them how to eat properly.

When the oven has finally been put to rest, I find peace in surfing, swimming, trying to play the guitar and gardening.