Founder, Chef, Dietitian

Celeste founded Camellia Culinary Consultation in 2022. A registered dietitian and chef, she started Camellia Culinary to bridge the gap between these two food worlds.

Celeste received her BS in nutritional sciences from the University of Connecticut, studied culinary arts at Johnson & Wales, and completed her dietetic training and MPH in nutrition at UNC Chapel Hill. She has a background in farming and early childhood education and speaks English and Spanish.

Chef, DEI Lead

Lisa received her BS in public health from Appalachian State University and her MPH in nutrition from UNC. Her main interests are in decolonization work and using design thinking to create innovative solutions to the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Lisa's goal is to assure BIPOCs living in the United States that their cultural foods are just as rich in nutrition as they are in flavor. She speaks English and Vietnamese, and her favorite food is a Vietnamese dish called Hủ Tiếu!

Personal Chef

Elizabeth received her bachelor’s in food science from NC State University and her master’s of public health in nutrition from UNC Chapel Hill. She is interested in finding methods to utilize food and medicine to prevent and cure illness. She is a major foodie and loves to spend time with her dog, Lincoln. She speaks English and Korean, and her favorite foods are noodles and ice cream.

Baker

Hannah received her BS from Virginia Tech and her MPH in Nutrition from UNC. She continued at UNC and is currently a doctoral student in nutritional biochemistry. Her research centers around cancer immunology. Hannah loves the science of baking and finds fulfillment in sharing her baked goods with others. Her favorite food is Shakshouka!

Personal Chef

Aidan received their B.S. in Journalism from Appalachian State University, and is currently in the MPH program at UNC. Their main interests focus on improving food access and redesigning the food system to center marginalized communities. Aidan enjoys baking for their partner and friends, cooking food from local producers, and eating! Their favorite food is bread.