About The Authors

Kirsten Bonanza is devoting her life to creating educational programs that foster the early understanding of the value of sustainability- social, environment, and economic- in society. Kirsten is a partner in Alive Communities, an integrated economic design collaborative that fosters the creation of local living economies through economic anthropology-based principles and sustainable business practices. She is an unapologetic foodie, co-organizing the Western Mass Eat-Up! a social dining club focused on highlighting local restaurateurs who support local, seasonal food.