Natalie Jesionka Title: Contributing WriterLocation: Middlesex, New JerseyEducation: M.S. in Global Affairs, Rutgers University- B.A. in Journalism, Rutgers University- Ph.D. in Sociology, The New SchoolExpertise: Food traditions, diaspora food, first-generation recipes- Executive director at the PRIZM Project- Served as a Fulbright Scholar in ThailandExperienceNatalie Jesionka writes about food and community. Her work has been featured in the Toronto Star and National Post. She founded the PRIZM Project, a global human rights education organization for young women, as an undergraduate at Rutgers University. She's traveled around the world to research and report on human rights issues. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.