Dr Michelle Darmody's work brings together sustainability, food entrepreneurship and creativity. Her PhD focused on environmental food education for children. Her research projects have won RETHINK Ireland Social Innovation funding and she was named an Ashoka Changemaker. Michelle writes an award-winning weekly column for the Irish Examiner. Her extensive knowledge of sustainability and the food landscape also stems from the creation of large-scale events tackling climate change, such as Eat the Streets for Dublin City Council and Summer Rising for IMMA. Michelle is not only a regular commentator for Irish media, but her work has also featured in international publications such as Vogue, Condé Nast Travel & Leisure and Time magazine. She has judged MasterChef and been featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations and the Food Network in the US.