Colleen Patrick-Goudreau’s compassionate living philosophy is propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals.
A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a speaker, cultural commentator, podcaster, and award-winning author of seven books, including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The Vegan Table, Color Me Vegan, Vegan’s Daily Companion, On Being Vegan, and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge. She is an acclaimed speaker and beloved host of the inspiring podcast Food for Thought, which was voted Favorite Podcast by VegNews magazine readers several years in a row. She launched a spin-off podcast called Animalogy about the animal-related words and expressions we use every day and how they affect and reflect our treatment of animals. She is also the cofounder of East Bay Animal PAC, a political action committee that works with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area, and she volunteers as a “kitty cuddler” with Maine Coon Adoptions.
Colleen shares her message of compassion and wellness on national and regional TV and radio programs, including on “Good Day Sacramento” and as a monthly contributor on National Public Radio (KQED). She has appeared on the Food Network, CBS, PBS, and FOX; interviews with her have been featured on NPR, Huffington Post, and U.S. News & World Report; and her recipes have been featured on Epicurious.com and Oprah.com. Colleen lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, David, and two cats, Charlie and Michiko.