Sylvia never learned how to cook anything growing up! Her desperate lack of cooking skills eventually led her to drop everything and attend culinary school at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, after living abroad in a pub in London. She eventually worked in restaurants and hotels around the world to help build her confidence in the kitchen. Sylvia later returned to school at Hunter College in NYC to study Nutrition and Food Science, leading her to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Since then, she has worked in non-profit organizations and schools for over ten years while eventually studying to become a Certified Culinary Nutrition Instructor and Program Coach. She continues to volunteer for a Regional Food Bank while learning and advocating for food and sustainability initiatives.

Sylvia moved from NYC to Boulder, CO, where she loves to do yoga, go on hikes, attempt to grow food in her garden, and travel to learn about different cultures and cuisines worldwide. She loves cooking and sharing food because it brings people together in the community!