
CARINNE GEIL BOTTA
WRITER + RESEARCHER
Carinne Geil Botta is a US-born and Edinburgh-based journalist and food policy researcher.Her professional expertise and personal experiences, coupled with her creativity and emphasis on storytelling, shape her writing style and unique voice in journalism. Her writing, with a focus on food & drink, sustainability, and travel, has been featured by the likes of Vogue, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AllRecipes, and Business Insider, among others.Additionally, Carinne is a PhD Candidate in Food Policy at City University of London, researching ultra-processed foods and behavior
change. Drawing from over a decade of experience in education, advising, and research (from universities to non-profits to start-ups), Carinne is passionate about improving the health of communities through nutrition and understanding the food system that surrounds her—this is integrally reflected in her work and life.In her free time, you can find Carinne trail running, sipping coffee at local shops, attending theater productions, and traveling the world.