Leah Lizarondo

Leah Lizarondo is one of the reasons that Pittsburgh is growing to be a healthier city and is one of the most visible and vocal advocates for healthy food in the region.  Leah co-founded the nonprofit 412 Food Rescue, an innovative organization that fights hunger and waste.  She also writes about food and health in her popular blog The Brazen Kitchen and promotes Pittsburgh’s booming food scene and culture through her award-winning writing. In 2014, Leah gave a TEDx talk, “Why the farm is not getting to the table” and tackled challenges in our education and food movement that we need to address to truly move the needle in changing our health.

Event Appearances:

Inspirational Stories about Creating a Sustainable, Vibrant, Healthy, and Just Region | February 11, 2016