Background
Kirsten was born in Alaska but raised on an apple orchard in Okanogan, Washington, and attended the University of Washington, where she graduated from the Broadcast Journalism and Political Science schools.
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Kirsten Gum
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University of Washington.
Career
Raw Food Chef Gum currently works as a raw food chef, having received her certification from Living Light Raw Foods Culinary Institute in Fort Bragg, California. She has taught raw food instruction at the Japan Living Beauty Association, where she also sits on the board of directors. In addition to covering sports, Gum has led an active life, coming in as part of the second-place team in Virginia"s 400-mile adventure race the "Beast of the East" in October 2005.
She went on to compete in Primal Quest, an expedition-length adventure race that has been called one of the most difficult athletic events in the world and was cited as the most prestigious expedition event in North America.
Gum is also an avid environmentalist.
