Dawn Hilton-Williams

Dawn Hilton-Williams-The Vegucator™ is an award-winning author, columnist, wellness equity activist, chef, and whole-food, plant-based nutrition professional whose evidence-based, culturally grounded work helps communities bridge the divides between nutrition, equity and optimal health.

A respected voice in wellness justice advocacy, Dawn writes The Vegucator™ column for Pride Magazine Charlotte, the city’s oldest Black-owned magazine publication, where she pairs culturally rooted, insights and original plant-based recipes to advance optimal health, heritage and justice.

As part of her commitment to wellness, Dawn’s authored two physician-endorsed books: Flava My Plate: Your Tasty Vegan Guide to Health-Wealth, a culturally grounded cookbook and optimal wellness guide blending recipes with evidence-based lifestyle education, and Flava My Plate: Kids Edition, the only known vegan color, cook and care guide for children featuring kid-friendly recipes, Swahili animal values and a focus on nutrition and intergenerational health.

Recognized by Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation and United Way, Dawn’s work has been featured in VegNews, LiveKindly and other media outlets, while her presentations, programs and cooking demos for community organizations, the healthcare industry and companies like Adidas continue to awaken change rooted in access, nutrition and equity.