“It wasn’t on my bingo card really. I’ve always cooked, and I love food. I started cooking with my Nana on the chair next to the stove. But I didn’t know that being a food professional was something that would evolve in my life,” Parlin said.

She was recently named one of University of Arizona’s 2024 Women of Impact. The award is given annually by the Office of Research, Innovation & Impact to women on campus who drive discovery and innovation.  

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