Bethesda’s world-renowned chef and humanitarian, Jose Andrés, has partnered with The George Washington University to launch the Global Food Institute.
The institute will center on policy, innovation and humanity, according to the university. Faculty, industry leaders, policymakers and other experts will be involved in teaching with the goal of creating and improving food policies, new technologies and entrepreneurial spirit.
“In the George Washington University’s third century, we are focused on accelerating the positive impact of our interdisciplinary scholarship on society, including through innovative partnerships with visionary leaders,” said GW President Mark S. Wrighton. “We are thrilled to establish in partnership with José Andrés the Global Food Institute—a center that will create new knowledge and shape national and international progress on food system issues.”
Andrés noted, “Our global food system is experiencing a crisis, brought on by systemic inequities, rampant hunger and poverty, the climate crisis, and deteriorating public health and nutrition.”
He added, “But food has the power to solve problems: it can rebuild lives and communities, heal both people and the planet and create hope for the future, but only if we think bigger. The Global Food Institute will reshape how we think about food, break down barriers across industries, politics, and nations, and inspire and empower the next generation to develop systemic solutions that reshape the food system.”
A founding gift from Andrés made the Global Food Institute possible. A contribution from the Nelson A. and Michele M. Carbonell Family Foundation will endow the executive director position.
Andrés heads World Central Kitchen, which feeds people suffering from war and natural disasters, and operates several restaurants in the D.C. area.
GW and world-renowned chef, author, and humanitarian @chefjoseandres, HON ‘14, announce a transformative partnership to launch a Global Food Institute at GW.
Learn more about this unprecedented collaboration in GW Today. ⬇️https://t.co/w9VQxMuYHi
— GW Alumni (@GWAlumni) May 23, 2023
