I’m a chef, artist, forager, neighbor, and community organizer based in Oakland, CA .

I  grew up in Southeast Louisiana in a family of generational farmers, crafters, educators, and avid outdoorsmen. The matriarchs of my family LOVED gardening, and every summer we spent the hot, humid days out in the garden with my grandma, Rose. I learned so much about growing my own food, food sovereignty, nutrition, and creativity in the garden and kitchen with her. My love for food stayed, though I only began to pursue this all "professionally" 4 years ago.

 I moved to Oakland in 2021 and started Savour Supper Club in my apartment, and continued practicing, learning, and refining my skills. I began a cooking group connected to Community Kitchens Oakland through my church, Oaklife, in 2022 to 2023, where we gathered quarterly to cook meals to fill Town Fridges, giving access to healthy, free meals to low income and food insecure neighbors in Oakland. This really started my food justice work and advocacy. 

I now host a monthly gathering called “Reimagining Communion,” where a group of folks gather to break bread in my home over a cozy, thoughtfully-prepared meal, engage in spiritual and meaningful conversations, and are uncovering ways to create a deeper, truer since of community care, mutual aid, and support. 

I am a cooking instructor for the local org Kids Cooking for Life, where I teach youth nutritional and cooking skills for their lifelong health and well-being.

I also work at The Table Catering, a local family-owned, seasonal catering company with aligned values of sustainability, seasonality, and community impact.

You can find me hosting dinner parties, pop-ups, catering, and so much more. My love for food, people, and justice has many branches that continue to grow!