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Rachel Black

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Professor at Connecticut College
📍 New London County, Connecticut, United States

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.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Professor
Location
New London County, Connecticut, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Professor
Connecticut College
7-2021 - 7-2025
Associate Professor
Connecticut College
1-2022 - 7-2024
Anthropology Department Chair
Connecticut College
6-2018
Board Member
ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF FOOD AND SOCIETY
12-2009
Associate Editor
Food and Foodways
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Education
2014 - 2014
Culinary Arts Diploma
Alain Ducasse Education
2001 - 2006
PhD
Università degli Studi di Torino
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