Kirsten Gum

Kirsten Gum (born December 8, 1972), is an adventure traveler, sports commentator, and raw food chef. She was also the host of the reality television series Cash & Treasures and Treasure Hunter: Kirsten Gum on the Travel Channel.

Early life and education 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.

Career

Television After working as one-woman broadcast team in Jefferson City, Missouri, ESPN’s Outdoor Block, Outdoor Living Network’s Tour de France studio show (where she was the first-ever female host for the event), and Discovery HD Theater's What's My Car Worth?

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. Gum is also an avid environmentalist.