Anthropologist Claudia Serrato on “(Re)connecting with Indigenous Foodways” —November 19

New York University will host Claudia Serrato for "(Re)connecting with Indigenous Foodways," the annual Liberal Studies Global Lecture Series event, on Tuesday, November 19, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the NYU Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life, Grand Hall, fifth floor (238 Thompson Street).

Serrato, who will be in conversation with Liberal Studies Professor Cammie Kim Lin, is a culinary anthropologist, chef, and educator with expertise in Indigenous foods and traditions. Serrato's journey started in her childhood kitchen, where she absorbed the culinary traditions of her ancestors. Her discussion will tackle the integration of traditional practices with modern sustainability.

An Indigenous/Mesoamerican traditional plant-based chef, Serrato focuses on the revival and promotion of traditional culinary techniques and ingredients, advocating for food sovereignty and the sustainability of Indigenous food systems. She is the co-founder of Across Our Kitchen Tables, a women of color culinary hub and event series. Founded in 2017, it generates and supports socially responsible food-based work by women of color.

Serrato holds a bachelor's degree in gender, ethnicity, and multicultural studies, a master's in Chicano/a Studies, a master's in anthropology, and a PhD in sociocultural anthropology from the University of Washington. She teaches at California State Universities Pomona and Dominguez Hills.

The event is free and open both virtually and in-person to the public. Registration is required on the NYU Events Calendar listing. For more information or to request accessibility accommodations, please email [email protected] or call 212.998.7175.

This is an NYU Women Lead and Liberal Studies Global Lecture Series event co-sponsored by the Women's Leadership Forum.

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