CHIT JUAN
WHY HER? Chit is a pillar of the slow-food movement in Asia, building connections between producers and consumers, and championing organic farming and the preservation of heritage foods. She’s also president and co-chair of the Philippine Coffee Board and the brains behind Echostore, a sustainable lifestyle destination. THE NEXT FRONTIER In September, Chit will showcase Philippine foods at Italy’s Terra Madre Salone del Gusto, the biggest international slow-food event in the country.