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Maya Hey
Maya is a Vanier scholar and PhD candidate in Communication Studies at Concordia University. She is also a Public Scholar with the School of Graduate Studies to bridge the gap between academic research, industry professionals, and media makers. Her doctoral research examines fermentation and feminist theory, particularly attending to questions of power, performativity, and material practice. Prior to arriving in Montreal, she completed her master’s degree in Food Culture and Communication at the University of Gastronomic Sciences and holds a BS in Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Administration. With over 12 years of experience working in chemistry labs, commercial kitchens, organic farms, and food retail, she has developed an array of collaborative projects and facilitated discussions around contemporary food issues.