Mara Weinraub is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Kitchn, a digital media site for home cooks, where she oversees all groceries-related coverage. Prior to this role, she was the Senior Food & Drink editor at Hearst Magazines and led the strategy and creative development for branded content across all Hearst titles, including Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping. Outside of work, Mara is the Sophomore Program Director at Minds Matter NYC, a non-profit organization that helps students from low-income families prepare for and succeed in college. She’s also a first-time aunt to her objectively adorable 16-month old nephew.

American Academy President Laurie Patton to Receive Concordia’s 2026 Leadership Award for Civil Society
The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce Dr. Laurie L. Patton, President of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, as the second of three recipients of the 2026

