Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi is internationally known as an author, entrepreneur and food expert. She recently wrapped her 12th season as host and executive producer of Bravo’s Emmy award-winning series Top Chef. Lakshmi has authored two cookbooks, the award-winning “Easy Exotic,” “Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet,” and The New York Times best-selling memoir, “Love, Loss and What We Ate.”

In 2009, Lakshmi co-founded the Endometriosis Foundation of America. She is a member of the Creative Advisory Council for Emily’s List, and is a Global Ambassador for Keep a Child Alive.