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Tenaya R. Darlington is a Professor and Director of the Writing Studies Program at Saint Joseph's University's Department of English, Writing and Journalism. She specializes in creative and professional writing pedagogy, mentoring students across diverse careers including cookbook authorship, legal writing, and culinary communications. Her research interests intersect food writing, poetry, and narrative fiction.
Education:
- MFA in Fiction, Indiana University (1997)
- BA from Beloit College (1994)
- Smith College studies (1990-1992)
Her work bridges academia and public engagement, reflected in her food blog 'Madame Fromage,' Philadelphia cheese tastings, and freelance contributions to The Philadelphia Inquirer and Culture Magazine. She has authored three books: a culinary guide, a novel, and a poetry collection honored by the National Poetry Series.
Awards:
- Anderson Center Artist Residency (2010)
- Yaddo Artist Residency (2008)
- Multiple notable citations in literary anthologies (2008)
Tenaya's grants include SJU's Faculty Research Award (2009). She consults, teaches private food writing workshops, and maintains active collaborations in culinary journalism.
