Valerie Erwin

St Christopher's Foundation for Children. Program Manager


 

 Valerie Erwin is a longtime Philadelphia chef who, for 12 years owned the critically acclaimed Geechee Girl Rice Cafe. Valerie specializes in the food of the Low Country—the coast of South Carolina and Georgia—where her grandparents were born. During its tenure, Geechee Girl was featured on many major media outlets, including the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Magazine, The Food Network, and NPR. For two years Valerie was the General Manager of EAT Café, a West Philadelphia neighborhood restaurant with an innovative pay-what-you-can model. Since 2020, Valerie has managed Farm to Families, a produce access program of St Christopher’s Foundation for Children. Valerie has served on the board of the Southern Foodways Alliance—the country’s premier institution for the study of food and culture. She now serves on the board of C-CAP, a culinary scholarship program for high school students, and on the board of the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, an anti-homelessness organization. Valerie spends her time catering, doing business consulting, and working on food related projects with cultural institutions such as the Free Library of Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Jazz Project.

Tiffani Rozier

My name is Tiffani Rozier, a freelance writer, podcast producer, and content developer living and working in Phoenix, Arizona.

I have an insatiable curiosity for people and their stories. I'm passionate about discovering and shaping narratives in transformative and impactful ways. We live in a time when we can reach larger audiences and build community through various channels and platforms. Great storytelling is an essential tool for building relationships, inspiring deep connections, and leaving an impact. I'm committed to telling stories that center narratives that amplify the voices of individuals and communities.

https://tiffanirozier.com
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