Dr. Gordon Walker

Dr. Gordon Walker is an award winning speaker, science communicator, published author with a PhD in biochemistry from UC Davis where his research focused on the microbial ecology of wine and yeast genetics. As a professional mushroom educator, Dr. Walker has amassed over 3 million followers collectively on his social media channels @FascinatedByFungi, where he educates the public on mushrooms while dispelling fear and scientific misinformation. He is a passionate advocate for fungal conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainability through partnering with fungi. He lives in Napa, CA with his cat Honeybadger.