Every month, I will feature the work and story of one of my Patrons. This month, I’ll introduce you to one of my mentees, Jenny Mavromatidou!
I live in Thessaloniki, Greece with my 10-year-old daughter. I am a molecular geneticist and have a PhD in medicine, with a specialization in renal genetics. Renal disease is highly associated with the amount of nutrition we receive from our diets, and I noticed through my research how much more improved patients’ lives were when food culture and education were introduced. Because of this, I got my chef’s degree and co-founded a renal clinic, which I have been administrator of for the last 11 years.
I have recently created the “Niftyroots” food culture concept to provide a loving, safe environment for children to learn fundamental food education and to understand how their eating influences our precious planet. After all, it’s our children from whom change shall come! This knowledge helps kids—as well as their family and friends—how to better respect nature, food, soil, ingredients, flavors and recipes. It is my hope to create an in-person school one day soon to give home to my nifty dream.
I consider myself blessed and lucky to be mentored in this journey by the amazing human being, Charles Michel, whose giant heart and deep knowledge in food education made it possible for me to believe in my dream and speak from the heart!
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Jenny surprised us with incredible food creations and presentations during Live Cooking Classes in past months! When we started the Mentorship programme, I was so inspired by her expertise and vision to lift up food education for health.
I feel blessed to know you Jenny! And honoured to be able to support your journey. The work you are doing is what the world needs more of!
I sometimes have to pinch myself… what an inspiring Community we are weaving 🙏
Jenny Mavromatidou
