Madison Trapkin
About Madison Trapkin
Madison Trapkin is an accomplished editor with a background in gastronomy and anthropology. She has held various editorial roles, including Editor at Food52 and Editor in Chief at culture: the word on cheese.
Current Role at Food52
Madison Trapkin has been working at Food52 as an Editor since 2021. In this role, she contributes to the editorial content and overall direction of the platform, which focuses on food, cooking, and home. Her experience in the culinary field enhances the quality of the content produced, aligning with Food52's mission to inspire and connect food lovers.
Previous Experience in Editorial Roles
Before joining Food52, Madison Trapkin served as the Editor In Chief at culture: the word on cheese from 2019 to 2020. She led editorial initiatives and managed content related to cheese culture. Additionally, she worked as Kitchen & Cooking Editor at Reviewed, part of the USA TODAY Network, from 2020 to 2021, where she focused on kitchen and cooking-related content.
Founding GRLSQUASH
Madison Trapkin founded GRLSQUASH, a project she led from 2018 to 2020 in Cambridge, MA. This initiative focused on promoting women's involvement in the sport of squash, providing a platform for community engagement and empowerment.
Educational Background in Gastronomy and Anthropology
Madison Trapkin studied Gastronomy at Boston University, where she earned a Master of Liberal Arts from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from The University of Georgia, completed from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she studied Anthropology at the University of Oxford for 11 months in 2013, further enhancing her academic credentials.
Early Career in Sales and Anthropology
Madison Trapkin began her career as a Sales Assistant at Avalon Catering from 2015 to 2017 in the Greater Atlanta Area. She also gained experience as an Anthropology Student at The University of Georgia from 2010 to 2014, where she engaged in various academic and research activities related to cultural studies.