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Mohini Mehta

@mohinimehta

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Bilingual editor and translator with a passion for food studies.

India

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values cultural diversity and promotes social justice through food and literature.

I am a bilingual editor and translator with over a decade of experience in literary magazines and journals in both English and Hindi. My academic background spans Food Studies, History, Gender Studies, Sociology, and Anthropology, having trained at prestigious institutions across Asia, Europe, and North America. Currently, I am in the final stages of my PhD at Uppsala University, focusing on food studies and gender dynamics.

Throughout my career, I have contributed to various anthologies and journals, winning accolades for my poetry and essays. I have also served as a co-editor for the Graduate Journal of Food Studies, where I managed submissions and coordinated with peer reviewers. My role as a Hindi editor for The Stephanian has earned me recognition for outstanding editorial contributions, showcasing my commitment to fostering literary excellence.

In addition to my editorial work, I have engaged in community initiatives, advising NGOs on food insecurity and promoting BIPOC food entrepreneurs. My teaching experience includes conducting workshops on recipe writing and academic writing, emphasizing the importance of indigenous knowledge and pedagogy. I am passionate about using my skills to bridge cultural gaps and promote social justice through food and literature.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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PhD Candidate

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Uppsala University

Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Conducted extensive qualitative research using ethnographic methods, focusing on food studies, gender, caste dynamics, and intersectionality. Acted as an Equal Opportunities officer, implementing anti-harassment policies and leading workshops to address workplace issues.

Qualitative Research Ethnographic Studies Policy Implementation Data Analysis Sociology

Current

Hindi Editor, Writer & Translator

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Global

Jan 2011 - Present (14 years 5 months)

Contributed as an author to a global Hindi diasporic anthology and published a Hindi gastropoem. Won multiple Hindi essay and poetry writing competitions and co-organized the first official Hindi Day celebration at Uppsala University.

Content Writing Creative Writing Translation Editing Poetry Public Speaking

Co-Editor

Graduate Journal of Food Studies

Feb 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Served as co-editor, managing over 25 submissions from initial editing to coordinating with peer reviewers and copyediting teams. Successfully managed four social media platforms, overseeing content creation and online collaborations for academic events.

Peer Review Social Media Strategy Content Creation Project Coordination

Graduate Visiting Scholar

Culinaria Research Centre, UofToronto

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022 (5 months)

Advised the City of Toronto on establishing a restaurant space for BIPOC food entrepreneurs, handling logistics and brand publicity. Designed social media communication strategies and culinary retreat plans for an NGO addressing food insecurity among immigrants.

Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Social Media Strategy Event Planning Culinary Arts Community Development

Writing Tutor

Ashoka University

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (9 months)

Developed and conducted workshops on Recipe Writing as a pedagogical tool to explore indigenous knowledge. Facilitated over ten workshops for instructors on pedagogy, plagiarism, and academic writing.

Facilitation Plagiarism Awareness Curriculum Development Content Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Uppsala University

PhD, Sociology

Activities and societies: Equal Opportunities (EO) officer, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

Pursuing a PhD in Sociology, focusing on food studies, gender, caste dynamics, and intersectionality, utilizing ethnographic methods for qualitative research. Served as Equal Opportunities officer, implementing anti-harassment policies and conducting workshops. Taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Sociology across seven semesters.

Central European University

MA, Sociology and Social Anthropology

Grade: 3.74/4.00 (CGPA)

Earned a Master of Arts degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology. Studied advanced theories and methodologies in social sciences, achieving a CGPA of 3.74/4.00.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

M.A., Social Work; Specialization: Women Centred Practice

Grade: 7.8/10 (CGPA)

Completed a Master of Arts in Social Work with a specialization in Women Centred Practice. Focused on gender-specific social issues and intervention strategies, achieving a CGPA of 7.8/10.

St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi

B.A. (H), History

Grade: 65.2%

Activities and societies: Editor of The Stephanian, Radio Jockey, student editor and translator for Antim Jan.

Obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History. Served as Hindi and English editor for The Stephanian, receiving The Stephanian Prize twice for outstanding editorial contributions. Also worked as a Radio Jockey for Delhi University Community Radio and as a student editor/translator for Antim Jan.

University of Toronto

International Visiting Research Scholar (IVGS), Historical and Cultural Studies

Activities and societies: Intern advisor for City of Toronto, advisor to NGO, Teaching Assistant, organizing team member for Feeding City Food Summit.

Completed a visiting research fellowship at the Culinaria Research Centre, Department of Historical and Cultural Studies. Served as an intern advisor for the City of Toronto, assisting in setting up a restaurant space for BIPOC food entrepreneurs. Also worked as a Teaching Assistant for 'Gender in the Kitchen,' demonstrating live cooking to teach food and gender theories.