Barbara Sheldon, MA, CHNC

Barbsheldonfoodstories.com @barbsheldonfoodstories

Barb Sheldon loves food. She is a food literacy instructor, social activist, nutrition and culinary educator, podcast host and business owner living, cooking, and writing in her Treaty 7 home of Calgary/Mohkinstsis. She uses the joy of food to connect communities, celebrate culture, and create memories.

Barb holds a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, and her research focuses on barriers to food literacy and food access for gender-diverse youth. She is the founder of the non-profit The Rainbow Garden Society, where she and her team develop and provide programming for equity-deserving communities. She also heads the Community Meal Program at the Alex Community Food Centre, and is the owner of a small local food restaurant In Calgary .

If she’s not stirring something delicious in a soup pot in the kitchen, you can find her in the garden or teaching classes and exploring the food stories of the diverse people who make up our larger food community.

Tasmina Begum, Holistic Chef, C.H.N.C™
Founder, The Holistic Effect

Tasmina Begum is a Holistic Chef, nutrition consultant and founder of The Holistic Effect. Her work includes personal chef services, recipe development and culinary education. Tasmina believes the health of our future is shaped by how we nourish ourselves today. Through food and holistic cooking, she hopes to help people feel more confident, connected and joyful in the kitchen.