Pati Jinich

Born and raised in Mexico City, Pati Jinich is the host and executive producer of the PBS Primetime docuseries "Pati Jinich Explores Panamericana," which takes her on a journey inspired by the Pan-American Highway, the James Beard Award-winning PBS Primetime docuseries "La Frontera," which shares untold stories from the US-Mexico border, and the 4x Emmy-nominated PBS daytime show "Pati’s Mexican Table," where she brings flavors from Mexico into American homes.

A former political analyst in Washington DC, Jinich holds a master's degree in Latin American Studies from Georgetown University. Bringing together her background in policy with her love of food and talent for interviewing, Jinich has made exploring and sharing Mexico’s cuisine and culture her life’s work. She has been named one of “Post Next: 50 People Shaping Our Society in 2025" by The Washington Post; a “Top 5 Border Ambassador” by The Council of the Americas; and one of the “100 Greatest Cooks of All Time” by Epicurious. She is a four-time James Beard Award winner for her television work and the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC. She is also the New York Times bestselling cookbook author of three cookbooks, including her "Treasures of the Mexican Table; her latest cookbook is "Foods of La Frontera."

Jinich has appeared on ABC's “Good Morning America” and “Live with Kelly & Mark,” CBS’s “The Talk,” The Food Network, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and Univision’s “Despierta America,” among others. She has been profiled in numerous publications including The New York Times and The Washington Post. In addition to writing on her website, she contributes to a wide array of print and online publications.