Anname Phann and Melanie Taing
Anname works for the New York City Department of Health at the Primary Care Information Project. She has a Masters in Public Health, Community Health Education from the University of Maryland School of Public Health. Anname regularly hosts Cambodian dinners to foster and cultivate appreciation for the vibrant cuisine.
Melanie is a Special Education teacher in the South Bronx. She has a Masters in Human Development and Psychology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Melanie has a passion for all things food-related and has been conducting Cambodian food demonstrations for over two decades.
Melanie and Anname are children of Cambodian refugees and grew up with a strong connection to and appreciation for Cambodian food and culture.