An Emmy-winning documentarian who uncovers the stories that connect us all, from family recipes to oral histories, turning personal moments into universal narratives.

Von brings together her talents as an audio storyteller, cultural journalist, and keeper of culinary histories to reveal how our stories shape who we are. As a story producer hunting down leads for the world’s biggest brands, or as an author of award-winning cookbooks Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking and Coconuts & Collards, her work sparks new conversations about identity and belonging. Whether she's gathering histories for NPR and StoryCorps, writing articles for the New York Times, or developing documentary series, Von is always after the universal truth at the heart of every tale.