Latoya Shauntay Snell

Latoya Shauntay Snell is the Founder and CEO of Running Fat Chef, a blog launched in August 2016 that focuses on the intersection of fitness and food, promoting inclusivity for non-traditional athletes, particularly within the Black, queer, and plus-size communities. Latoya serves as a Global Athlete Ambassador for HOKA, emphasizing storytelling and advocacy in sports. With a robust freelance writing portfolio that includes contributions to platforms such as The Glow Up and Huffington Post, Latoya explores themes of race, culture, and personal identity. As a sponsored athlete for Superfit Hero and Machines For Freedom, Latoya champions body positivity and cycling inclusivity. In addition to a successful culinary career, Latoya holds a certificate in Culinary Arts and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and Social Work at SUNY Empire State College.