GW student watering plants in GroW garden Changing the World Through the Power of Food
Changing the World Through the Power of Food

Changing the World Through the Power of Food

 

 

The Global Food Institute
at the George Washington University

GW student watering plants in GroW garden

Powered by interdisciplinary research and teaching across policy, innovation, and humanity, the Global Food Institute at GW will work to transform people’s lives and the health of our planet.

 

 

 

Explore Our Courses & Minor in Food Leadership

Join the Global Food Institute’s transformative Food Leadership Minor and develop the expertise needed to drive sustainable change. Our 18-credit program blends classroom learning with immersive experiences in policy, innovation, nutrition, and sustainability, preparing you to tackle global food challenges.

Explore upcoming Fall 2025 courses, with opportunities for hands-on learning both locally and abroad.

 

Latest News & Updates

 

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GFI's William Dietz Shares Insights on the MAHA Commission Report (NPR)

May 22, 2025

William Dietz was quoted in an article around the recent MAHA commission report.

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GFI Affiliate Faculty Gabby Headrick Speaks about the Facts on Foods that Should Concern Us (Washington Post)

May 2, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big food goals for the nation. Some are based on science, but others stem from misinformation. GFI Affiliate Faculty Gabby Headrick speaks to the Washington Post.

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At Lisner, José Andrés Tells an Epic Story—His Own (GW Today)

May 2, 2025

The renowned chef, author, humanitarian and founder of GW’s Global Food Institute discussed his new book, “Change the Recipe.”

 

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GW student watering plants in GroW garden

 

 

 

It’s time to look to the next generation of leaders who will fix our world’s broken food systems. We must invest in them and inspire them to shape the future of food policy and innovation.

- José Andrés, Founder of the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University

 

 

 

 

 

GW student watering plants in GroW garden

 

Together, we will find bold solutions
to the food challenges we face

 

Policy

Change happens when our course of action is guided by strong principles and effective strategies.

Innovation

Change happens when our ideas catalyze real-world endeavors.

Humanity

Change happens when we tell our stories and build up communities.

 

 

 

by Changing how we think about food from the heart of the nation’s capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Prioritizing food policy and creativity in our public policy and entrepreneurial spirit

 

 

by Sparking innovation to create new food-focused businesses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by Telling our shared food stories of the past, present, and future