Amanda Archibald, RD
Field to Plate^® Founder

Amanda Archibald is nationally recognized as a visionary and leader in the world of food, food choice and nutrition education. The way she looks at, thinks and talks about food sets her apart in the field of food and food talk. She is literally redefining the food conversation, from the field to the plate.

Working side by side with some of America's great food and culinary thinkers, Amanda has developed and hosted hundreds of inspirational workshops and legendary culinary-nutrition events that have set the field of food and nutrition education on fire. Her thought-provoking ideas and cutting edge food-centric learning experiences have found a way to ignite people's passion for food and are literally revolutionizing food, nutrition and culinary education in America. Amanda's ideas, tools and events are developed and hosted through her nationally acclaimed company, Field to Plate.

Beyond experiential learning events, Amanda has been at the vortex of what's happening in food and health in the U.S and around the world for a long time. Her extensive knowledge and understanding of food and health in the U.S. and global marketplaces, has been gleaned from living and working in both the U.S. and Europe. Her key work as a research analyst in food, health and menu as well as her extensive interaction with experts and artisans throughout the supply chain (literally from Field to Plate) provides Amanda with unique perspectives that have engaged audiences for years. Her insights and ideas have made her a speaker of choice at leading food, agricultural and health forums in America.

Amanda is a member of Les Dames D'Escoffier and the American Dietetic Association. She serves on the Mid-Atlantic Farm to School steering committee and the National Advisory Board for the life-changing cooking education program, Operation Frontline. Amanda was born in Europe and educated in both the UK and the U.S. She is a passionate advocate for the disadvantaged and underserved, and a lifelong supporter of professionals and organizations who dedicate themselves to serving the causes of those whose voices may otherwise go unheard.

Amanda is currently co-producing the Food Solutions series in New York in partnership with Urban Zen and the Palette Fund.