Michelle A. Stinson is a broadly-trained biblical scholar whose research interests span the fields of biblical studies, agrarian studies, and rhetorical studies. She served as an Associate Professor of Old Testament (Simpson University) until 2020 and presently is a “Visiting Scholar in Old Testament” at Denver Seminary. Her current research considers topics related to food, agriculture/land care, and the Psalms and her work has appeared in a variety of edited collections and academic journals (CBQ, Word&World, BN). Michelle serves as co-chair of the SBL “Meals in the HB/OT and Its World” programme unit and is a board member of the “Religion and Bible Society of the Rocky Mountains Great Plains.” In addition to scholarly pursuits, Michelle has enjoyed gaining practical training in all things “farm to table,” including experience as an amateur vintner, becoming a CSU Certified Colorado Gardener, and formal training as a chef.