Common Threads
Jocelyn Harris is an experienced culinary professional and nutrition educator currently serving as a Chef Instructor and Nutrition Educator at Common Threads since January 2023. As the Founder and Chef at The Healthy Swap, established in August 2022, Jocelyn focuses on empowering women to improve their relationship with food. Additionally, Jocelyn has been a volunteer mentor at Austin Speech Labs since May 2022, helping stroke survivors regain communication skills. Diverse experience includes roles as a Substitute Teacher in the Austin Independent School District since November 2017, and previous positions as a Pastry Chef and Owner of SugaPlump Pastries, LLC, and a Cake Decorator at Sam's Club. Jocelyn's culinary credentials include degrees from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, with an Associate of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management and a Certificate in Baking and Patisserie.
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Common Threads
Common Threads is a national nonprofit that provides children and families cooking and nutrition education to encourage healthy habits that contribute to wellness. We equip under-resourced communities with information to make affordable, nutritious and appealing food choices wherever they live, work, learn, and play. We know that food is rooted in culture and tradition so we promote diversity in our lessons and recipes, encouraging our participants to celebrate the world around them.