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New Glynwood Board Members: Kanchan Koya and Dan Shannon

Glynwood welcomed two new members to our Board of Directors, Kanchan Koya and Dan Shannon, earlier this month. Both Kanchan and Dan are incredibly thoughtful and supportive members of the Glynwood community. 

Kanchan has a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University and a certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She is the founder of Spice Spice Baby, a platform that brings to light the health benefits of ancient spices and other functional foods to help home cooks enjoy delicious food that can also support their health and vitality. Kanchan’s spice resource and cookbook, The Spice Spice Baby Cookbook, was the first self-published cookbook to be featured on the TODAY show. She creates educational content on various online platforms with a mission to make the world a healthier, less disease-prone place. 

Dan Shannon is an internationally recognized architect and serves as Managing Partner at MdeAS Architects in New York. With nearly four decades of experience, Dan provides creative and innovative solutions to complex architectural challenges. His commitment to the philosophies of modernism and urbanism enlivens his projects with integrity and character. Setting a high caliber for craft within architecture, Dan’s eye for detail is reflected in every project he manages.