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Biography

Sharan Kuganesan is a New York City-based freelance travel and food writer whose first passion and background is in global public health. Growing up in Toronto where she’d eat Trinidadian doubles, Vietnamese bun bo hue, and Sri Lankan kothu roti on her block (sometimes all before dinner), Sharan enjoys telling stories at the intersection of culture and cuisine. Having explored over 35 countries in recent years, she thrives on packing light and is happiest when collecting passport stamps. When she’s not backpacking, you can find her tackling every activity NYC has to offer or hosting another themed dinner party.

Content

Total articles 69

• Available on paid plans

  The Best Non-Alcoholic Brands for the Sober Curious

  By Sharan Kuganesan

  Apr. 17, 2025

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  A Hidden Gem in Hudson: Dining at The Maker Restaurant

  By Sharan Kuganesan

  Apr. 08, 2025

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  ISHQ Restaurant NYC: A Modern Love Letter to Indian Cuisine

  By Sharan Kuganesan

  Mar. 04, 2025

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vitalstrategies.org

Vital Strategies is a global public health organization committed to improving health outcomes through partnerships with governments, communities, and researchers. The organization focuses on addressing critical health challenges, such as reducing overdose deaths and the impact of noncommunicable diseases and injuries. Their mission is to ensure that everyone is supported by a robust public health system. The organization provides various services and initiatives, including data collection and policy development to inform public health strategies, tobacco control measures that have reached over 3 billion people, and air pollution surveillance systems. Vital Strategies also conducts public health campaigns aimed at changing perceptions around alcohol and ultra-processed foods, and it participates in cancer registry programs to track and address cancer trends. With a team of over 400 people in 43 countries, Vital Strategies collaborates with local organizations to drive sustainable health progress across 80 countries.