It's My Park- Nourishing NYC

About Chef Gina
Gina Keatley is an award-winning chef, nutritionist, and humanitarian. Utilizing her professional and educational experiences, Gina has become known for her food-focused television appearances, cookbooks and her campaign against the use of processed foods in low-income areas. Gina holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University and holds a degree in Restaurant Management and Culinary Arts from the Art Institute of New York City. Her professional experience spans the food world; she has worked in hunger management as the founder of her own community food program, as a culinary consultant, food writer and fine dining professional. Gina's specialty is Italian cuisine, although she has a broad international repertoire.
Gina has been featured on such programs and networks as the Food Network, the Dr. Oz Show, AFP Global News Network, ABC Channel 7 New York City, and many more, performing on air culinary and nutrition demonstrations for local and national broadcasts. She is the proud founder and creator of Nourishing NYC, a community food program that feeds, educates, and advocates for tens-of-thousands of in need families annually; and is planning a nationwide expansion in late 2011. Gina is a culinary writing contributor to several food and lifestyle website, magazines and digital based content and is proud to be debuting her inspirational weight loss/moneysaving cookbook in 2012.
Gina has been recognized for her work by The Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, American Culinary Federation, as well as The James Beard Foundation for humanitarian and culinary service. You can often find Gina performing culinary demonstrations at such events as the American Diabetes Expo, as well as local community events. Gina holds a seat on the task force board of Diabetes Impact, Mount Sinai Hospital and believes that through community support we will be able to combat childhood diabetes and obesity.
Gina's professional culinary work is also recognized by:
The James Beard Foundation
American Culinary Federation
Women's Chef and Restaurateur
International Association of Culinary Professionals
American Diabetes Association
And many more...

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