Pati Jinich is a James Beard Award-winning Mexican chef who has dedicated her career to building a shared understanding between her two home countries: Mexico, where she was born, and the United States, where she currently lives and is raising her family. Her long-running PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table has brought Mexican flavors, colors, and textures into American homes and kitchens, as viewers have watched Pati thoughtfully and enthusiastically guide them through the various geographic regions of Mexico.

Named one of the 100 Greatest Cooks of All-Time, Jinich has won a Gracie Award for her television work, is the resident chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute, has been named one of the Top 5 Border Ambassadors by the Council of Americas, and has authored three cookbooks highlighting Mexican cuisine, including recently released Treasures of the Mexican Table. Jinich is also the host of the recently released PBS Primetime special, La Frontera, which highlights the unique foods and culture along the Texas-Mexico border.