Austin Food Blogger Alliance 2017 Board of Directors
![]() Michelle Cheng, PresidentMichelle Cheng is the CEO (Chief Eating Officer) of Foodie is the New Forty, where she has been documenting her favorite food finds since 2009. In between meals, she practices law and seeks out street art to photograph with her very patient dog, Mindy. |
![]() Heather Hunsaker, Vice PresidentHeather Hunsaker has spent most of her life developing and concocting recipes inspired by the rich southern traditions and flavors she grew up with. She is passionate about food, travel and cooking and enjoys sharing this passion with others by working as a professional recipe developer, cooking instructor and writer; as well as through sharing recipes and stories about life in Texas on her blog, Kitchen Concoctions. |
![]() Serena Lissy, TreasurerSerena Lissy is a food photographer, recipe developer and pastry chef. She has been writing her blog about photography and her love of confections since 2013. Serena volunteers frequently with multiple Austin charities, and is also Vice Chair for the food photography and stylist section of the International Association of Culinary Professionals. When she isn’t blogging you can find her paddle boarding on the lake or riding her bike through the hills of Austin. |
![]() Suzanna Cole, SecretarySuzanna Cole is the blogger behind South Austin Foodie, and has been eating and documenting her away around all parts of Austin (and beyond!) since 2008. She’s been on the Philanthropy Committee since its inception, and like all good foodies, carries Murray River sea salt in her purse. |
![]() Enrique Macias and Jenny Poon Macias, Social ChairsVinoPourFavor is a blogging couple, Jenny & Enrique Macías, based in Austin, TX who believe wine should be easy, accessible, but most importantly fun! Their non-sommelier perspective promotes a stress-free and inclusive approach to wine culture. They curate their original content based on personal learnings and invite others to join them along the way. When they’re not popping bottles and swirling glasses with friends, Jenny does social media and event consulting, while Enrique does relationship management in the tech industry. |
![]() Nicolai McCrary, Marketing ChairNicolai McCrary is a photographer, writer, and occasional eater of food. He enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures through their culinary distinctions. You can follow along with some of his food and travel adventures on his instagram, @thenicolai |
![]() Amy Drohen, Social Media ChairAmy Drohen is founder of Sushi in the ATX sharing her Austin food adventures and joined Austin Food Blogger Alliance in 2013. She enjoys spending time with her pup Nala, volunteering for local nonprofits, food photography and all things social media and can be found on Instagram @SushiGirl_ATX. |
![]() Leah Smith, Education ChairLeah Smith is a native Austinite, registered dietitian and nutritionist, cooking instructor, and blog writer. Leah owns Kids Kitchen, where kids come to cook, Chefs Club, an online membership program, and Kitchen House, the new event space in North Austin for cooking classes and much more! She loves to educate and encourage families about getting their kids into the kitchen to create a love of cooking healthy foods. |
![]() Peter Tsai, Technology ChairPeter Tsai is a content guy, IT blogger and show host by trade and a sometimes photographer, food blogger, globe trotter and Instagrammer by night. He likes eating, tweeting and keeping an eye out for the next food adventure. You can find his work in the book Austin, Texas: A Photographic Portrait or on his personal photography blog or Austin food blog. |
![]() Kristin Sheppard, Immediate Past PresidentKristin Sheppard is the writer behind pop culture blog Mad Betty, where she’s chronicled Austin’s most notable eats, events, and everything in between. When not blogging or working as Creative Director at Giant Squid Media, she can be found cooking, enjoying happy hour and participating in Austin’s WordPress community. |
The AFBA Advisory Board includes:
- Kendall Antonelli, Antonelli’s Cheese
- Addie Broyles, Austin-American Statesman
- Carla Crownover, Springdale Handmade
- Vance Ely, Central Market
- Victoria Villareal, Bread and Butter Public Relations
- Rachel Malish, Whole Foods
- Matt McGinnis, Pen & Tell Us
- Mariam Parker, Austin Food & Wine Alliance
- Evelyn Sher, ELM Restaurant Group
- Kelly Stocker, Community Builder
- Patricia Tamminga, Patricia’s Table
- Brandon Watson, The Austin Chronicle