Dillon Evans

Location: Gainesville, Georgia

Education: B.A. in Chinese for Global Professionals, University of North Georgia

Expertise: SEO content, baking, cultural diversity, wine industry
- NSEP Qualified Chinese Linguist
- Food blogger and winery associate

Experience

Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. Today, Dillon runs a food blog called Love Thru Food, where his nostalgic memories inspire new, delicious and often nutritious foods.

Dillon spent six years in the Georgia Army National Guard as an infantryman-turned-cadet. At the University of North Georgia, he studied Chinese (Mandarin) and minored in Military Leadership. During his studies, he traveled to Taiwan and earned a certification as a National Security Education Program (NSEP) Qualified Chinese Novice Linguist and a Chinese Flagship Certified Global Professional.

After college, Dillon worked as an over-the-phone interpreter but decided to take a dramatic turn toward social media. He created Love Thru Food and works part-time for a digital marketing company based in Cumming, Georgia. On Saturdays, he works as a winery associate at Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, learning about wine production and running their TikTok account. He loves to bake (especially cake decorating) and has a special interest in Chinese cuisine.