Sheela Prakash, Rd
About Sheela Prakash, Rd
Sheela Prakash is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at The Kitchn and a cookbook author at The Quarto Group, with a diverse background in food media and editorial roles.
Current Titles and Roles
Sheela Prakash currently holds multiple roles within the food and publishing industry. She serves as the Senior Contributing Food Editor at The Kitchn, a subsidiary of Apartment Therapy Media, where she has been employed since 2019. Additionally, she is a Cookbook Author at The Quarto Group, contributing her culinary expertise to a series of publications since 2019. Beyond these roles, Sheela also works as a Freelance Writer, Editor, Branded Content Creator, and Recipe Developer. Her freelance work spans from 2012 to the present, showcasing her versatility and sustained influence in the field.
Past Work Experience
Sheela Prakash has accumulated a diverse range of experiences in editorial and food-related roles. Prior to her current positions, she worked as a Food Editor at Apartment Therapy Media's The Kitchn from 2016 to 2019. She also held the role of Editorial Assistant at Epicurious from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she interned at Food52 and Tasting Table and worked as a Special Projects Editor at All Day Press / All Day Media, Inc. She also served as Operations Assistant at Jenny & Francois Selections and Marketing Editor at Taste Savant.
Educational Background and Certifications
Sheela Prakash is well-educated, holding a Bachelor of Science degree from New York University, which she completed in 2010. She further advanced her education with a Master of Arts from Università di Scienze Gastronomiche, completed in 2014. Sheela has also earned certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, achieving Level 3 Award in Wines and Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits in 2017. Additionally, she completed a Dietetic Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital from 2011 to 2012.
Earlier Career Roles and Internships
Sheela Prakash began her professional journey with various internships and assistant roles, which shaped her career in the food and editorial industry. She interned at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute as a Nutrition Editorial Intern from 2009 to 2010, followed by a Farm Internship at Castello di Spannocchia in Siena, Italy, in 2010. She also held positions such as Operations Assistant at Jenny & Francois Selections, Marketing Editor at Taste Savant, and Special Projects Editor at All Day Press / All Day Media, Inc.