Heather Ponchetti Daly

Heather Ponchetti Daly is an assistant professor of history at the University of California San Diego, specializing in Native American history. As a member of the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, she has a personal connection to the issues surrounding Indigenous food sovereignty, which she highlighted by creating a course on the subject that incorporated Indigenous ingredients. Her work aims to inspire a resurgence in Indigenous food practices, reflecting the cultural importance and health benefits of traditional diets.