AN ENERGETIC AND DYNAMIC PUBLIC SPEAKER
By sharing her story and her expertise in food sovereignty, equity and access, Dana brings powerful storytelling and motivational insights to leadership events and industry conferences.
Bookings
Laurie Barnett, Gotham Artists
E: laurie@gotham-artists.com
P: 917-319-5912
"Mesmerizing. Captivating. Enthralling. Just a few of the words used to describe Dana Thompson’s recent presentation at our annual conference. She was a fabulous closing Keynote speaker in an information-packed day. She connected with the audience, and they with her – on so many, many levels. Thank you, Dana!"
- UW CARBONE CANCER CENTER, MADISON, WISCONSIN
Public speaker on indigenous cuisine and food sovereignty
SPEAKING TOPICS
Dana Thompson has been the co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of The Sioux Chef and co-owner of the James Beard Award-winning Owamni Restaurant. By looking at food sovereignty through an Indigenous, non-Western lens, Dana reveals remarkable connections between culture, healthy eating, mental health, and sustainability. She has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, the MN Women’s Press, and on PBS NewsHour.
Food sovereignty – How Indigenous Wisdom Can Influence Our Health
A Turbulent Journey: Personal & Professional Reflections on the history of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
Social Impact Entrepreneurship – How do we make societal improvements through business?
TESTIMONIALS
Dana presented as a keynote speaker at ArktiskMat 2022, on the topic of ‘origins’. Dana has immense knowledge on the topic of food sovereignty – and has greatly contributed to raising knowledge and awareness around indigenous food culture around the world. Her work is far reaching, and we are beyond grateful that she made such an impactful contribution to our symposium as a keynote speaker! Dana has a wonderful presence as a skilled speaker and presenter, but more importantly, her positive presence and warmth made it wonderful to work with her at every stage of planning. We know that she will continue to do great work and look forward to watching her in the future!
— ArktiskMat, Arctic Food Festival, Norway
From the moment Dana took the stage, it was evident that we were in for a treat. Her command of the subject matter [Food Sovereignty] combined with an infectious passion for the topic immediately captivated the audience. The delivery was not only informative but also infused with a refreshing blend of insightfulness and relatability, making complex concepts accessible to everyone in the room. I would enthusiastically recommend Dana Thompson as a speaker for any event seeking to elevate its content and engage its audience.
— Colorado Ayurvedic Conference