Ann Volkwein has authored or co-authored over 20 food and lifestyle books, including five New York Times bestsellers. Her experience spans the worlds of marketing, brand development, recipe development, publishing, and online and broadcast media, with an eye to perfecting an authentic visual and editorial voice. Clients have ranged from top chefs to biodynamic farmers and corporations such as Food Network, AOL, Cooking.com, Target, and Regan Arts/Phaidon. She is a managing partner and CMO of Terra Group Holdings as well as a founder of Terra Organics and Terra Conservation Initiative, which distributes sustainable technologies and solutions globally.

As her own parents have grown older, Ann has become highly aware of the importance of clear guides, recommendations, and navigable communications in all aspects of senior life. She's thrilled to be able to contribute her research and editorial skills to SeniorLiving.org.