RoxAnn Rankin Wicker, a native of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, harbors a profound affection for Southern-style recipes, and the graceful charm of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She pursued her academic aspirations at the University of Mississippi, earning a Bachelor of Science and is finalizing her MBA. She presently holds the position of Social Media & Communications Coordinator for the Office of Coastal Restoration and Resiliency at the Mississippi Coast National Heritage Area, under the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.