Dana Cowin is an award-winning editor, author, podcast host and convener who fosters resilience through food and joy. With her new venture, Progressive Hedonist, Dana has launched a national potluck event series, a podcast, educational classes and a newsletter to expand the sense of what is possible by sharing existing solutions to intractable problems. fostering and deepening relationships and providing inspiration and action through delicious, nutritious food. This movement builds on Dana’s experience creating Speaking Broadly, an event series, zine and podcast spotlighting visionary women at the intersection of creativity, sustainability and food. Dana was Editor in Chief of Food & Wine Magazine for more than 20 years. She has written extensively on food and culture, including a cookbook, "Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen: Learning to Cook with 65 Great Chefs and 100 Recipes". Dana has been a judge on Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay as well as a speaker at FAB, SXSW, the Welcome Conference, TEDx Talk, and many other events. She's on the board of Food Education Fund and, as well as the Food Council of City Harvest and Hot Bread Kitchen.