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We are a community of food industry specialists closing the gap between food producers and consumers.
OUR JOURNEY
How we got started?
March 2020
A History of Food Collaboration and Expertise
C4I founder Olivia Chessé spent 15 years collaborating with chefs and luxury food brands throughout France, Asia, and the US when her business was forced to close due to COVID-19.
A Change of Course
Struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, Olivia created Chefs for Impact to inspire change in the food industry and cultivate a community of chefs and professionals committed to environmental and social impact.
March 2021
March 2022
Building Impact Through Community
Navigating shutdowns in the first year of operation, Chefs for Impact managed to interview over 50 chefs sharing inspiring stories during a difficult period for restaurants, and provide 20 classes and workshops to over 150 students, laying the foundation for a strong impact model.
Scaling For The Future
After 2 years of operating, Chefs for Impact has expanded into 7 schools and community centers, reaching over 600 students, and we opened our first community garden with more on the horizon. Reach out to find out how you can be a part of scaling Chefs for Impact!
OUR VALUES
What we value most?
Equity
Everyone can and should have the tools, access, and knowledge to participate in the sustainable food movement.
Innovation
Complex problems require innovative solutions. We are constantly evolving our practices to conceive unique ways to integrate food and sustainability into our initiatives.
Cultural Inclusion
We are mindful of the unique needs and preferences of different communities and tailor our education as such.
Collaboration
Long lasting change requires teamwork. Working together is our best effort to achieve our goals and transform our food system.
Board of directors
Our Board
OUR PEOPLE
Our Board
Founder & President Chefs for Impact
Founder Epicurean Nights
Founder CEO Apricot
JP Chessé
Treasurer Chefs for Impact
CEO Owner Bleu Capital
Shila Wattamwar
Head of Organizational Integration, Morningstar
Illustrator
Jenny Miller Dutton
President & CEO Bragard Inc.
Developer Wildflower farms
Our Industry Advisors
Zaid Kurdieh
Norwich Meadows Farm Owner
Pascaline Lepeltier
MOF & Best Sommelier of France, 2018
Andrea Canada
Founder at Worthy Plates Culinary Nutrition
Tony Hillery
Founder & CEO at Harlem Grown
Our Team
Our Team
Managing Director
Youth Programs Manager
Gaia Asher
Garden Educator
Isabella Pardi
Intern
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