Partnership, Collaborations, and Initiatives

The Global Food Institute at the George Washington University—founded by chef, author, and humanitarian José Andrés—is inspired by the growing community of friends, foundations, companies, and organizations who believe in the power of food to create a better world. We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters for joining us on the journey to to transform lives and communities through food.

GFI believes in the inherent power of actors within the food system, when working together, to change it for the better. We have been building partnerships that will enrich GW, expand our collective perspectives and amplify our work at the local and global level. These connections will help ground our teaching, research and work in the areas most in need of academic engagement to help advance critical solutions to the challenges facing our food systems
and people in need.

Leadership Council

Organizational Supporters

Organizational Partners

Leadership Council

The work of the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University is strengthened by the vision, expertise, and generosity of our Leadership Council.

Representing a dynamic mix of companies, foundations, and individuals, our council members bring deep knowledge and diverse perspectives from across the food landscape. From leaders in corporate sustainability, food system innovation, and philanthropy, they form a trusted group of advisors committed to advancing our mission to create a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable future for all.

We are grateful for their guidance, partnership, and dedication to the work of the Global Food Institute.

José Andrés Group
The Rockefeller Foundation
Instacart
HSA Group
Jeff Geller, P’24

Organizational Supporters

The Global Food Institute at the George Washington University—founded by chef, author, and humanitarian José Andrés—is inspired by the growing community of friends, foundations, companies, and organizations, who believe in the power of food to create a better world. We are deeply grateful to our organizational supporters for joining us on this journey through through grants, seed funding, gifts, sponsorships and multiyear initiatives. Together, we are transforming lives and communities through food.