Teacher Bios
Kirsten Shockey
Kirsten K. Shockey and her husband Christopher Shockey are the coauthors of award-winning The Big Book of Cidermaking, Fiery Ferments, best-selling Fermented Vegetables and award-winning Miso, Tempeh, Natto and other Tasty Ferments. Kirsten is the author of Hombrewed Vinegar. The Shockeys got their start in fermenting foods over twenty years ago on 40-acres of wooded hillside on unceded Takelma territory which grew into their organic food company. They realized that their passion lay in the desire to both teach people how to ferment and push this culinary art to new flavors. They lead experiential workshops worldwide and online helping people to make, enjoy and connect with their food through fermentation. Kirsten is a co-founder of The Fermentation School a women-owned and women-led benefits corporation supporting the voices of independent educators to empower learning and build culture
Laura Nunemaker
Laura Nunemaker has dedicated much of her life to championing a plant-based lifestyle. She previously co-owned a vegan bakery in Atlanta, where she brought delicious, creative vegan options to her community. In 2022, she acquired Luv Tempeh, where she now crafts local favorites including miso, amazake, myceliated granola, shio koji, and — of course — tempeh.
Nanna Meyer
Nanna Meyer and partner Dan Hobbs operate Pueblo Seed & Food Co. in Cortez, Colorado. Their family farm was established in 1996 on the Pecos River in northern New Mexico, relocated to Pueblo County, Colorado in 2000, and to Montezuma County in 2021. Pueblo Seed & Food's mission is to renew and strengthen communities by stewarding the land and nurturing the health of seed, food, and people. As the bakehouse's lead baker, Nanna also brings expertise as a Clinical Associate Professor of Human Physiology & Nutrition at the University of Colorado.