Dr. Michelle Darmody

Dr Michelle Darmody’s work brings together sustainability, food and creativity. Her PhD, focused on environmental food education for children. Her research projects have won RETHINK Ireland Social Innovation funding, and she was named an Ashoka Changemaker and this year 2024 was listed as one of the 100 Women Changing Ireland.

Michelle’s weekly writing for The Irish Examiner won her the Irish Food Writers award for writing on sustainability in Irish food. Michelle founded internationally acclaimed bakeries The Cake Café and Slice and established Our Table, a social enterprise supporting people living in direct provision.