Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author whose culinary influence spans continents. His acclaimed restaurant portfolio includes the iconic Red Rooster Harlem and over a dozen more establishments worldwide. An eight-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award–winning producer, and best-selling author, Samuelsson is also frequently seen on TV, with regular appearances on shows such as Chopped and Top Chef. In addition to his culinary work, he has made inroads in fashion, from Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List to curating the Met Gala, and recently moved into lifestyle design with his successful West Elm home collection. Beyond his professional ventures, he is Co-Chair of Culinary Careers Program (CCAP) and serves as a Frontline Advisor for World Central Kitchen, advancing access to culinary education and food security around the globe. Marcus runs accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and he also shares content on Tiktok at @Marcus_Cooks. He lives in New York City with his family.

Jamila Robinson is the editor in chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious. She leads an award-winning team that shapes the culinary world and the way global audiences think about food. Robinson serves as the North American East Academy Chair for the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and she won an Emmy Award for Wildest Dreams, a multiplatform project on the Black experience, which she spearheaded during her time at the Philadelphia Inquirer.