Amanda’s unique training as an analyst and a nutritionist (RD), combined with her culinary expertise, has enabled her to develop a new lens through which we can understand the food and health conversation. She is the Principle of Field to Plate, a company whose message is “Marrying the Science of Nutrition with the Art of the Kitchen.” Archibald has been involved in lecturing, teaching and producing state of the art experiential food and nutrition learning experiences for consumers and health professionals alike since 2003. Her work has been showcased in more than 30 states and over 100 cities across the nation and around the world. Pioneering work includes co-developing and producing the acclaimed 2010 Food Solutions Series at Urban Zen in New York, an edible education initiative for Discovery Health, South Africa, and an integrated Food As Medicine Culinary Wellness Initiative for a global corporation. Amanda continues to push the edge, teaming with nutrition and medical experts to produce culinary planning and education tools for Integrated Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrigenomics and Functional Medicine. Her visionary approach leverages interactive digital “roadmaps” to distill complex ideas into actionable and edible solutions for patients.
Archibald is a member Les Dames d’Escoffier, sits on the National Advisory Council for Cooking Matters™ and the Board of Directors for First Bites. She resides in Boulder, CO, USA.