Natalie Morris

Natalie Rachel Morris is a versatile professional with a background in food and culture scholarship, sustainable food systems education, and culinary arts.

She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Comparative Culture and Language from Arizona State University, a Masters of Arts degree from Università di Scienze Gastronomiche, and a Bachelor of Arts from The Art Institutes.

Natalie is known as the founder of the acclaimed initiative, Good Food Finder, and has authored 'Beans: A Global History' under the Edible Series published by Reaktion Books and University of Chicago Press.

With a diverse organizational history, Natalie has served as an Instructional Professional at Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and as an Instructor at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University.

Her previous roles include being the Program Coordinator for Prepped at Arizona State University, Director of Food Initiatives at Local First Arizona, and Farm Coordinator at Steadfast Farm at Agritopia.

Natalie has also made contributions as a Faculty member in the Sustainable Food Systems Program at Mesa Community College and as a Social Engagement Campaigns Coordinator at Wicked Delicate Films.

Further showcasing her expertise, Natalie has served as a Contributing Writer and Photographer for the Arizona Artisans Column in Arizona Vines and Wines Magazine, as well as a Public Events Coordinator at Edible Phoenix.

Her professional journey has seen her manage public events and operations at Community Food Connections, educate on nutrition at Banner Medical Centers, and work in administrative roles at AMC Theatres.