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About Us

Children are of the most impressionable members of our society, as well as our future influencers, leaders and changemakers, making it of utmost importance to educate them on culture and history early on. Throughout history and into the modern-day world, much pain, loss, and oppression stems from a lack of understanding about people different from oneself, and critical decisions based on misinformation about worldly cultures. In educating youth and raising the next generation to have cultural literacy and the ability to apply it in the real-world, we are inevitably contributing to a world of love and peace.

Through our free programming, we are able to connect with families and children of various socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has equal access to cultural education. Furthermore, we work to instill critical thinking skills in youth, so that they may make well-informed decisions in everyday circumstances, utilizing cultural and historical considerations– cultivating a new generation where NO child gets picked on for their school lunch.

In addition, in a society dominated by social media and the virtual world, where human interaction has become limited, through our cooking services we have been working to combat this very issue by truly bringing families together.

A Word From Our Founder


Mia Kotikovski

My dearest Russian immigrant mother, avid Bhangra dancer, and all-things-asian-curry enthusiast, raised me to appreciate the vast cultures of the world. As I grew older and more conscientious, I was shocked by the racial prejudice that plagued our society, from kids at the cafeteria getting bullied for scent of their lovingly packed lunches to the horrific acts of racial discrimination surfaced on the media. Cultured Kids Cuisine is a powerful initiative run by future leaders to combat hate and promote love and tolerance through an educational vessel that connects everyone: food.

Still interested? Let's learn more about CKC!

Meet the Directors

FOUNDER & CEO

MIA KOTIKOVSKI

I am from New York City and attend Stony Brook University , majoring in Biology, B.S. on the premedical track. Cooking has been my passion ever since I can remember and with CKC I am able to share that with the world while making a positive impact on children across the globe.

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM

LINDSAY LAM

Hi, I'm Lindsay, the Director of Photography & Film. I'm from Vancouver, Canada, and in my first year studying health sciences at Western University with plans on entering Ivey Business School. I’m interested in working in healthcare consulting or starting my own business one day. CKC has so many amazing networking and entrepreneurship opportunities, and I love being able to work with people of similar interests and goals!

DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE DESIGN

SOFIA LONG

Hi, my name is Sofia. I am a 4th year Graphic Design and Communications major attending Northeastern University. I love that the main mission of CKC is helping kids cultivate cultural awareness through something as hands-on as food! I'm also so lucky to be working with other women who are passionate about making the world a better place.

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT CREATION

MYLIEN LAI

Hi everyone! My name is Mylien (My-lean) and I am dual majoring in biomedical sciences and health and human services! I love being involved in the community and want to dedicate my career to helping and guiding others. I joined CKC because the people here greatly inspire me to improve myself professionally and grow more aware and curious of the many different cultures around me.

DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING & ENGAGEMENT

ALEXANDRA

My name is Alexandra Portscheller, I am a current Health Science major at Stony Brook University with aspirations to go to medical school. My favorite thing about Cultured Kids Cuisine is being able to aid in teaching children about the world around them in a fun and hands on way that grants them cultural awareness!

CULINARY DIRECTOR

ALICE LIAN

Hello! My name is Alice and I am a junior studying business administration. Since joining CKC, I've had the chance to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and explore different parts of the globe through the world of food. I have enjoyed every moment being on this team and am thrilled to continue as the Culinary Director.

DIRECTOR OF BLOG WRITING

ALEXANDRA SHATAN

My name is Alexandra and I'm the Director of the Writing Team! I go to Brooklyn Technical High School and am in the Law and Society Major, with the intention of becoming a trial lawyer for criminal defendants. Growing up, my culture was always synonymous with something that other people find odd or unusual. Cultured Kids Cuisine breaks these boundaries, allowing for a more caring and tolerant environment through a medium as universal as food. My younger self, and me now, appreciate this mission immensely.

DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING & SPONSORSHIPS

TISHEIKA

Hello! My name is Tisheika and I am a Caribbean island-native living in the city of NY. I am currently studying at Stony Brook University in pursuit of becoming a nurse. I love learning about different cultures and dedicating my time to something meaningful. Hence, I love it here at CKC where I get to do both!

Our Interns

"Being with CKC for almost a year now, I learned a lot about responsibility and how to engage with others. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to work with other incredible women and to share my love for food and culture with my community."

Renee M.

Culinary Manager

"When I first joined CKC, I had no idea that it would have the amazing impact that it did. I've developed amazing leadership and social skills, all of which have helped me land internships and jobs."

Taylor L.

Manager of Digital Marketing & Engagement

"CKC gave me the chance to learn and grow so much over the course of this semester. I was able to reach out and connect with so many driven and independent women who inspire me to work for and reach my entrepreneurial goals."

Michelle H.

Fundraising & Sponsorships Intern