IG: @jodidangerous

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Certified: L2 - 4/28/24, L1 - 10/18/23

Current role: Creative Director, Aspiring Oyster Sommelier

Proudest oyster accomplishments to date:

1. Being the person that all of my friends (and social media connects) go to for oyster info and recommendations.

2. I love getting people to try their first oyster! More than that, I feel very accomplished when I convince a casual oyster-eater to properly taste them.

3. My annual “Birthday Week Oyster Challenge” once produced 18 dozen, of which I personally consumed roughly half of those oysters.

Dream oyster destination: One day I’d like to visit New Zealand, and try some Rock and Bluff Oysters. Before that, I’m targeting a trip to South Korea this fall (2024), which I believe will have plenty of oyster-eating possibilities.

Favorite thing about being an OMG member: The community! I’ve never felt so welcomed and encouraged by a group of people, especially being an “outsider.”