Kirsten Schimoler has been living the dream (developing new flavors at Ben & Jerry’s) since 2009. As Kirsten explains it, she’s technically a scientist but what she’s really into is “playing with food.”
“The thing about Flavor Gurus is that we’re all a little weird,” she says. “There’s a reason we call it Bizarre & D instead of R&D.” What Kirsten means is that Flavor Gurus have a different outlook on the world...and food. They can imagine totally unique combinations of flavors that others wouldn’t dream of trying. When it works, it’s pure magic.
Kirsten backs up her creativity in the kitchen with heavy doses of research. “Inspiration comes from everywhere,” Kirsten says. She travels the world on Flavor Guru Trend Treks. From dawn to the wee hours she’ll explore restaurants, bakeries, candy shops, and cocktail bars looking for her next great flavor idea.
Find out more about Kirsten’s road to her dream job here.
Introducing our 2022 Howard University Fellows!
We partnered with Howard University earlier this year to launch a new fellowship program. Today we’re proud and excited to announce our first-ever class of Howard University Fellows! We can’t wait for you to meet them.
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Answers to 10 Election Day Questions You Didn’t Even Know You Had
Wondering what ID you need to bring to your polling place, or what to do if there's a really long line? Here’s a handy guide to all the voting questions you didn’t even know you had.
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Banning Slavery Is on the Ballot in 5 States This November!
Voters in five states (Alabama, Louisiana, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont) have the chance to approve new language in their state constitutions that bans slavery. Wait—slavery?? Yup. Read to find out more.
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Here’s What You Can Do if You Experience Voter Intimidation this Election Season
Voter intimidation is on the rise around the country. But what does it look like, and what can you do if you’re harassed while trying to vote? We’ve got a quick guide with all the answers.
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A Clear Conflict of Interest: Why Police Unions Should be Banned from Donating to Prosecutors
Police unions are donating millions of dollars to political campaigns, including races for local prosecutors, to block reforms and evade accountability. Here’s what we should do about it.
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