Chef Za is a founder, cookbook author, and content creator based in Atlanta, Georgia. She combines her zesty personality with her love for travel and fresh ingredients to curate fun and memorable culinary experiences that drive impact. Eager to translate her love for cooking into a business, she founded Zaza’s Kitchen in 2018 as an undergraduate student at Spelman College. Upon researching how to address food-related health disparities as a doctoral student, she pivoted into becoming a full time chef and entrepreneur. Through Zaza's Kitchen, she offers cooking classes, recipe development, content creation, and private dining/catering services. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Food and Nutrition Teacher Certificate from Columbia University, and a Masters of Italian Regional Cuisine from the Italian Culinary Institute in Calabria, Italy. You can learn more about Zaza’s Kitchen by following @zazaskitchen on Instagram and TikTok or by visiting www.zazaskitchen.com.