As the daughter of a Korean immigrant and a Jewish New Yorker, Lisa was raised on one grandmother's denjang-guk and the other's matzoh ball soup. The League of Kitchens is borne out of her passion for New York City, her love of cooking, and her connection to the immigrant experience. Lisa's projects as an artist, educator, and social entrepreneur create opportunities for learning, connection, and multi-sensory engagement. She received her MFA in participatory public art from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts/Tufts University and has a B.A. from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.

Born and bred in the suburban wilds of New Jersey, Arielle is an actor, gardener, and home cook based in Ridgewood, Queens. Growing up the daughter of an Argentine immigrant, with grandparents from Italy and Cuba, she’s been lucky to be surrounded by beautiful, delicious food her entire life. Arielle considers food–both cooking it and eating it–to be a powerful opportunity for connection and is thrilled to be a part of The League of Kitchens encouraging others to “Cook Like a Grandma.” When she’s not answering emails, you can find Arielle teaching her cat how to high-five or singing a showtune.

Katie is a content creator, writer, and digital strategist who has lived in Boston, Hong Kong, Honolulu, and now New York City. A third culture kid and the daughter of a Filipino immigrant who worked as a TV news producer and filmmaker, she grew up immersed in storytelling, cultural exchange, and a deep curiosity about her heritage and the world around her. Her passion for food and narratives began in Hong Kong, where she interviewed chefs, explored diverse culinary traditions, and launched award-winning campaigns for restaurants and brands. A seasoned strategist, Katie has earned recognition for crafting impactful content strategies that inspire and build connections. Now in New York City, she is thrilled to collaborate with the women of League of Kitchens, where her love of storytelling, cultural exchange, and food comes full circle.

As a food and travel lover, the opportunity for Liz to cook with and learn from the instructors at the League of Kitchens — and then translate their family recipes into written ones we all can use — has been a dream come true. When not cooking the cuisines of the League of Kitchens instructors, Liz is a freelance recipe developer, tester, and editor, culinary researcher, and food media professional. Her clients include HelloFresh USA, Food Network, Volpi Foods, and Meredith Corp.