Erin Wisti

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Location
Los Angeles
School
Michigan State University, Columbia College Chicago
Expertise
Baking Science, Los Angeles food scene, Food trucks
  • In 2017, one of Erin's essays on food and its relationship to her hometown's history appeared in NPR's The Salt.
  • Before the pandemic, Erin wrote for the largest food truck catering company in the country, where she worked one-on-one with food truck vendors across the United States and Canada.
  • Erin authored and contributed to brand books for major franchises while working at FAT Brands, best known for Fatburger.

Experience

Erin has worked as a professional writer for over 10 years. After receiving her Master's Degree in Chicago, she moved to Los Angeles. During her early years in the city, she worked for various digital media organizations. She discovered a specific love for food writing mid-2017 and has since helped brands small and large find their unique voice. Her personal essays on food have appeared in many major outlets, including Vice. She still resides in LA, where she works as a freelance writer and journalist.

Education

Erin has a BFA in English from Michigan State University and an MFA in nonfiction from Columbia College Chicago.

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