About Us

A group of students, brought together by our shared love for all things food.

Who we are

As Columbia University’s first and only food publication, we are dedicated to sharing restaurants, recipes, stories, and more with the undergraduate community.

Contact us at columbiaeatsmagazine@gmail.com to get involved!

What we do

Spring 2025

Executive Board

  • Mayyada Shair

    Editor in Chief

    Mayyada is a junior in the School of Engineering and Applied Science studying Engineering Management Systems, Psychology, and Economics. As a New York native and HUGE foodie, Mayyada can be found walking all over the city, trying new restaurants, and posting them to her food account @eatswithmaymay (shameless plug).

  • Claire Lim

    Managing Editor

    Claire is a sophomore in Columbia College studying Cognitive Science and Visual Arts. Growing up in North Carolina, she was excited to come to New York and expose herself to all the flavors and cuisines that this city has to offer. If Claire is not editing and filming videos, you will probably see her trying to find new restaurants to rate on Beli. She looks forward to many more semesters with columbiaeats!

  • Arpita Iyer

    Public Relations & Social Media Chair

    Arpita is a senior in Columbia College studying Cognitive Science with a focus in neuroscience. Originally from San Diego, California, she discovered her passion for trying new foods at a young age and is now learning how to cook traditional Indian dishes. Arpita’s favorite meal at the moment is a spicy pad kee mao and she enjoys going on food treks to find the best vegetarian dishes the city has to offer. When she’s not eating, writing, or thinking about food, Arpita also loves hiking and the outdoors.

  • Alex Crow

    Finance & Funding Chair

    Alex is a senior in Columbia College studying Urban Studies and Public Health. Of course, as someone from New Jersey, Alex loves bagels and has spent the past three years trying as many different bagel shops in the city as possible. As a member of the women’s rowing team, Alex is no stranger to early mornings, so along with her bagel endeavors, she is always on the hunt for a good iced coffee. In her free time, Alex loves to read and bake.

General Body

Writing & Editing

Mayyada Shair Writing & Editing Chair

Rachel ChihWriter & Editor Staff

Cecelia Fatta Writer & Editor Staff

Emani Fung Writer & Editor Staff

Jinny Yoon Writer & Editor Staff

Maite Peñaherrera Writer & Editor Staff

Finance & Funding

Julie Lee Finance Chair

Public Relations & Social Media

Arpita Iyer Pr & Outreach Chair

Isabella Polsfuss PR & Outreach Staff

Sophia Strugnell PR & Outreach Staff

Charis Yoon Publicist

Graphics & Layout

Claire Lim Graphics & Layout Chair

Nic Chun Graphics & Layout Staff

Kamtoya Okeke Graphics & Layout Staff