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Dana Thompson

Multifaceted thought leader and social impact entrepreneur. Indigenous cuisine and food sovereignty expert. Accomplished restaurateur and innovator.

Dana Thompson is the former co-owner and Chief Operating Officer of The Sioux Chef and former co-owner of the James Beard Award-winning Owamni Restaurant. By looking at food sovereignty through an Indigenous, non-Western lens, Dana reveals remarkable connections between culture, healthy eating, mental health, and sustainability. She has been featured in the New York Times, Vogue, the MN Women’s Press, and on PBS NewsHour.

Danny Meyer

Founder & Executive Chairman, Union Square Hospitality Group

Danny Meyer is the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack. His restaurants and chefs have earned an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards, and in 2015, Danny was named to the TIME 100 list of the Most Influential People in the World. Now Available for Virtual Programs

Eddie Huang

CELEBRITY CHEF | BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FRESH OFF THE BOAT | HOST FOR VICE AND MTV

Celebrity chef. Charismatic host of Huang’s World on VICE. Bestselling author of Fresh Off the Boat—adapted into the groundbreaking hit ABC sitcom—as well as Double Cup Love. Yes, entrepreneur EDDIE HUANG is many things, but beneath each incarnation is an irresistible story of entrepreneurship and self-made success. He speaks on how embracing cultural diversity—your own story—is vital if we want to grow as people, and as a society.

Kalen Allen

Actor, YouTube Star, & Entertainment Personality

Kalen Allen is a rising content creator, actor, and entertainment personality. From Kansas City, KS, he first caught Ellen DeGeneres’ eye with his hilarious Kalen Reacts videos where he gives colorful and witty commentary on culinary concoctions online. After inviting Kalen to her show on in 2018, Ellen knew she found something special and offered him an opportunity to collaborate and produce content for her digital platforms. Today, Kalen has a regular guest spot on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, his very own weekly digital news series, OMKalen, where he gives his one-of-a-kind commentary on hot topics and trending stories of the week, and is a host on Food Network’s Cakealike. As Kalen continues to entertain in the digital space, his videos boast over 250 million views across all ELLEN platforms. Kalen’s reach includes 3.5M followers on Facebook, 1.4M followers on Instagram, and 231.3K followers on Twitter.

Michael Lomonaco

Chef & Partner of Porter House Bar & Grill NYC
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Michael Lomonaco is the Culinary Director of the highly respected and successful restaurant Porter House Bar and Grill along with his piano-cocktail lounge Center Bar. He is an original star of Food Network, a food and travel host on Discovery and Travel channels, and was a Distinguished Visiting Professor at CUNY. An esteemed veteran of American cooking and the New York restaurant scene, Michael has helmed some of NYC’s most iconic kitchens including ‘21’, Windows on the World, Wild Blue, Noche and Guastavino’s. His philanthropic work has made him a leader in the restaurant community and his hometown NYC.

Roy Choi

Owner & Chef, Kogi Truck

Roy Choi is best known as the godfather of the Food Truck Movement, as co-owner, co-founder and chef of the celebrated Kogi Truck.

Stacy Roberts-Davis

Registered Dietitian / Culinary Expert

Stacy is all about balance and moderation, her motto is “EAT REAL FOOD”. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring and just baked chicken and broccoli. She’s loves teaching how to make food fun and delicious.