Kathy grew up in Santa Cruz California where her passion for healthy vegan cooking and eating, food photography, green living and art, began. Kathy received her B.S in Health Promotion from American University in Washington DC.

As a vegan self-taught cook, she specializes in cuisine that is organic, vegan and seasonal. Kathy's blog Healthy. Happy. Life. features recipes, wellness tips, super foods, travel quips and wellness news.

An artist at heart, Kathy has contributed her creativity to numerous projects in the food, film, fashion, publishing and fine art industries. She has authored three children's book through her Lunchbox Bunch brand.

Kathy lives in downtown NYC with her husband and cat Nelly. Though she maintains the status of 'California Girl' at heart.