Rachel Black

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DISC Type : cid

Professor at Connecticut College

New London County, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Rachel Black is a Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Connecticut College specializing in food and wine. An accomplished author, her work explores Italian markets and female chefs in France. She uniquely combines her academic expertise, including a PhD from Università degli Studi di Torino, with a professional culinary arts diploma.

Beyond her academic career, Rachel has a profound interest in creative writing, currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts at New York University. Her passion for European culture is evident through her extensive research and frequent travels in France and Italy, engaging with local scholars and communities.

She holds a Culinary Arts Diploma from the prestigious Alain Ducasse Education, blending hands-on culinary skill with her anthropological research.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Persuasive & Assertive

Fast Follower

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.

Topics They Care About

Food Anthropology
Her core academic focus, she researches the cultural aspects of food and wine, particularly within French and Italian contexts, as seen in her multiple published books.
Women in Culinary
Author of "Cheffes de Cuisine, " she is an expert on the professional experiences of and gender dynamics affecting women in French kitchens.
Creative Writing
Demonstrating a commitment to honing her craft beyond academia, she has recently begun a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at New York University.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Professor at Connecticut College
7-2021 - 7-2025
Associate Professor at Connecticut College
1-2022 - 7-2024
Anthropology Department Chair at Connecticut College
6-2018
Board Member at ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF FOOD AND SOCIETY
12-2009
Associate Editor at Food and Foodways

Education

2014 - 2014
Culinary Arts Diploma from Alain Ducasse Education
2001 - 2006
PhD from Università degli Studi di Torino

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Exp : 12 Location : New London County, Connecticut, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Professor at Connecticut College
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DO's

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DONT's

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  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
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When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rachel

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

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  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
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