Gena Hamshaw is a registered dietitian nutritionist and recipe developer who has made significant contributions to the vegan culinary landscape. She is the author of several cookbooks, including 'Food52 Vegan' (2017) and 'Power Plates' (2018), which focus on creating delicious and nutritious plant-based meals. Gena has been sharing her expertise and passion for vegan cooking on her blog, The Full Helping, since 2009, providing readers with a wealth of recipes and nutritional advice.

In addition to her work as an author and blogger, Gena has written other notable works such as 'Choosing Raw: Making Raw Foods Part of the Way You Eat' and 'The Vegan Week: Meal Prep Recipes to Feed Your Future Self.' Residing in New York City, she balances her professional life with personal interests, which include cooking, baking, and practicing yoga.