Allison Dienstman

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Location
Cave Creek, Arizona
School
The College of William and Mary
Expertise
Wine Tasting, Nutrition, World Eating Customs
  • Allison has written countless articles about food and nutrition and believes that eating healthy doesn't have to compromise taste.
  • Having lived in multiple countries, her favorite part about writing is finding local eating customs that tell the unique story of a place through its food.
  • For her study abroad program in Beijing, she wrote her term paper exploring the culture and history of China through its food.

Experience

Allison's career spanning two decades includes business development for a Shanghai-based environmental engineering company, providing viral content for media outlets, and projects with Fortune 500 companies (Booking, OpenTable, KAYAK). She spent the last decade as a digital nomad, writing about her biggest passions: travel, wellness, and the culinary arts. Working from her laptop, she enjoys exploring the world of food, one plate at a time. ​She founded her digital marketing agency, Inkwell Content Studios, providing impactful storytelling through content creation. In 2024, Allison joined Static Media as a food writer, where she continues to share her love for the culinary world.

Education

Allison graduated from The College of William & Mary with a degree in Chinese Language & Literature and minor studies in Spanish and Italian.

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