Allie Ward

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Location
Warminster, Pennsylvania
School
Rider University, New York University
Expertise
Plant-based eating, Restaurant reviews, Food psychology
  • Allie wrote an entire graduate school thesis paper on the psychology behind the last meal in the criminal justice system.
  • As a plant-based pescatarian, Allie is obsessed with finding creative and alternative protein sources.
  • She once spent a year covering foodborne illnesses for an infectious disease publication.

Experience

Allie is a freelance writer who has more than a decade of journalism experience under her belt, ranging from penning restaurant reviews for her local newspaper to covering elections for a national media outlet. She spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, which provided her with a unique insight that she utilizes while reporting on restaurant news and the inner workings of the food industry. She is also a self-proclaimed foodie on a personal quest for the perfect marinara sauce recipe.

Education

Allie has a bachelor's degree from Rider University and a master's degree in journalism from New York University.

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