Yei Ling Ma

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Location
Philadelphia/NYC
School
Hunter College
Expertise
Food Nutrition, Asian Cuisines, Vietnamese Food
  • Yei Ling has been a professional writer for over four years, having written for brands including Blender Bottle and Biofreeze.
  • Her "bad" habit is eating something delicious and wondering how she could recreate it at home.
  • She still dreams about the $1 bowl of Mi Quang she ate in a small alleyway in Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Experience

After a change of heart to pursue law as a career, Yei Ling returned to the thing that brought her the most joy as a kid: writing. She initially began writing professionally in 2020 as a generalist writer in a variety of industries, but naturally, she gravitated towards topics on health and wellness. From her time as a contributing health writer for January AI and Eden's Gut Health from 2022-2023, she became well-versed in topics on metabolic health, nutrition, and food science, which left her curious: what are some well-balanced and healthy meals that actually taste good? As she reconnects with her roots, Yei Ling wonders what that looks like in Asian cuisines. Outside of writing, you will probably find her dancing with her flow toys and exploring the great outdoors.

Education

Yei Ling earned a bachelor's degree in English and political science from Hunter College in New York City.
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