Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (born March 8, 1970 in Westfield, New Jersey) is an American author, speaker,[1][2] and podcaster.[3] Having earned her bachelor’s degree from Rutger’s University,[4] and her master’s degree in English Literature from Seton Hall University,[5] Patrick-Goudreau uses her writing and communication skills to advocate veganism as a means by which to prevent cruelty to animals.
Books
A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living vegan, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the author of several popular books, including The Joy of Vegan Baking,[6] which won VegNews magazine’s “Cookbook of the Year” Award, The Vegan Table,[7] and Color Me Vegan,[8]. Her first non-cookbook, The Vegan's Daily Companion: 365 Days of Tips and Inspiration for Cooking, Eating, and Living Compassionately,[9] was released in 2011. These four books were published by Rockport Publishing.[10]
Her fifth book entitled The 30-Day Vegan Challenge™: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Cleaner, Getting Leaner, and Living Compassionately[11] was published by Random House/Ballantine Books, but is now out of print.
Patrick-Goudreau’s sixth and seventh books were published independently by Montali Press: On Being Vegan: Reflections on a Compassionate Life and The 30-Day Vegan Challenge™ (New Edition)[12]: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthfully and Living Compassionately.
Multimedia
The 30-Day Vegan Challenge™ [13] is also an online multimedia program that’s been featured in a number of major media outlets, including Bust Magazine [14], Care2.com[15], and Men’s Fitness[16].
Patrick-Goudreau also produces a popular podcast called "Food for Thought,"[17][18] She also produces videos on her Youtube Channel: JoyfulVegan [19].
Articles, Essays, and Editorials
Until 2011, Patrick-Goudreau had been a long-time columnist for VegNews magazine with her popular column VegGuru.[20] She has appeared on The Food Network[21] and is a contributor to "Perspectives," the editorial program produced by her local NPR affiliate KQED-FM.[22][dead link]
Patrick-Goudreau has published dozens of articles and essays in a variety of publications, including The Christian Science Monitor.[23].
Colleen has appeared on national and regional TV programs, including the Food Network, CBS, PBS, and FOX. [24].
Patrick-Goudreau was one of several people who provided information used in the writing of the book Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism (2008) by Mark Hawthorne. Colleen has contributed essays to Running, Eating, Thinking: A Vegan Anthology[25].
Personal Background
Patrick-Goudreau is an ardent supporter of rescued animal sanctuaries, such as Farm Sanctuary,[26] in many photographs she can be seen with animals she has come to love over the years. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband and cats. She is a runner, a reader, a tea-junkie, a film-nut, and a word-lover.
Books
Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen (2007-10-01). Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets
Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen (2009-06-01). The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion
Patrick-Goudreau, Colleen (2010-11-01). Color Me Vegan: Maximize Your Nutrient Intake and Optimize Your Health by Eating Antioxidant-Rich, Fiber-Packed, Color-Intense Meals That Taste Great