Kai Smith, born and raised in Seattle, Washington, is a student at the University of Michigan. He intends to major in Neuroscience, on the Pre-Medical track. Growing up in a Chinese and American household, Kai was exposed to a diverse range of foods. 

Kai loves trying new cuisines and hopes to explore new cuisines around the world. He is interested in exploring the positive psychological impact that sharing meals has on different cultures, to improve the global political climate.