Masters Student

Eric is from New York by way of Florida and California (where he was born). He graduated with a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Florida in 2003. Go Gators! Afterward he moved to New York City, worked for Parents magazine, and earned a culinary arts degree from the Institute of Culinary Education. He joined the staff of Gourmet magazine in 2005 and ate and ate and ate. Eager to try something new, Eric moved to Charlotte in 2008, took post-bacc classes at UNCC, and is currently pursuing graduate work focusing on virology.