Haile Thomas
Haile Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 2000[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Chef Motivational speaker |
| Organization | The HAPPY Organization |
| Website | hailevthomas |
Haile Thomas is a Jamaican-American[3] motivational speaker, youth health advocate, and vegan chef.[4]
Background and education
Thomas, whose parents immigrated from Jamaica,[3] was inspired to cook by her mother, who taught her how to cook at the age of five.[5] Thomas began exploring healthier cooking with her family when her father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2008.[6] In 2009, she started a YouTube channel, Kids Can Cook, with her four-year-old sister Nia.[7]
Thomas attended St. Gregory College Preparatory School,[3] but was later homeschooled.[8] She is the youngest student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she is in training to become a certified health coach.[9] In September 2016, Thomas moved with her family from Arizona to New York in order to expand her business.[2]
Health advocacy
In 2012, Thomas created one of the winning entries - a salad of quinoa, black beans, and corn - in the first White House Kids' State Dinner, hosted by Michelle Obama as part of her Let's Move! campaign.[10][11] Thomas introduced the First Lady at the 2013 Kids' State Dinner,[12] and also joined her at the 2013 State of the Union Address.[13]
In 2013, Thomas founded The HAPPY Organization, to bring nutrition education to youth through cooking classes, summer camps, and in-school programs.[6][14]
In 2015, Thomas began employment at the Canyon Ranch Institute as a nutrition science assistant.[8]
In 2016, Thomas partnered with the non-profit organization Harlem Grown to provide education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.[2]
Thomas has served on the youth advisory boards for Alliance for a Healthier Generation[15] and ChopChopKids,[16] and as a Junior Chef Advisor for Hyatt Hotels.[17][18]
Thomas has given talks for TEDx,[19] Deepak Chopra's Sages and Scientists Symposium,[20] The Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Conference,[21] Partnership for a Healthier America Summit,[13] and the YWCA Women's Leadership Conference.[22]
Media appearances
Thomas has appeared on The Today Show,[6] Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off,[23] and The Dr. Oz Show.[24] She has been featured in Fortune,[25][2] O, The Oprah Magazine,[7] Teen Vogue,[26] and YES! Magazine.[4]
Publications
- Nancy Mehagian; Haile Thomas (December 25, 2013). The Supernatural Kids Cookbook - Haile's Favorites. Huqua Press. ISBN 9780983812067.
References
- ^ Thomas, Haile (December 23, 2015). "#MorningMotto: YAY! It's my birthday! 15 never felt this good!". Twitter. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Marinova, Polina (October 28, 2016). "How This 15-Year-Old Entrepreneur Balances School, Business and a Social Life". Fortune. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
- ^ a b c Kimble, Megan (September 2013). "Kids Can Cook - 12-year-old Haile Thomas is getting kids in the kitchen and health on their minds". Edible Baja Arizona. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b Miles Schneiderman; Peter D'Auria (March 10, 2015). "3 Rad Vegan Chefs Share Their Inspiration (and Recipes!)". YES! Magazine. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Anderson, Jessica Cumberbatch (September 7, 2013). "Haile Thomas, 12-Year-Old Chef, 'Rachael vs. Guy: Kids Cook-Off' Contestant, At Sunday Dinner". Huffington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Meet 15-year-old Haile Thomas, who's out to change the way kids eat". TODAY. April 5, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b "This Seventh-Grade Chef Will Leave You Inspired". Oprah.com. June 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ a b "Haile Thomas". Canyon Ranch Institute. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "M.A.D. Girls". BET. April 26, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Anderson, Stacy A. (August 20, 2012). "First lady hosts kids at lunchtime 'state dinner'". AP News. Associated Press. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Salad". Let's Move. August 17, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Miterko, Kelly (March 5, 2014). "Calling All Young Chefs: The 2014 Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is Here". Let's Move. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Gibson, Emily (February 14, 2013). "Haile Thomas Joins First Lady at the 2013 State of the Union Address". Let's Move. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Getting Healthy With Haile". The Chocolate Voice. May 19, 2016. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
- ^ "Haile Thomas - Tucson, Arizona". Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Advisory Boards". ChopChop. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Derico, Tamesha (March 17, 2016). "Haile Thomas is the teen who's tackling the obesity crisis". Blavity. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Chef Haile". For Kids By Kids. Hyatt Corporation. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "TEDxKids@BC - Haile Thomas - A Gourmet Chef in Every Child". TEDx. February 6, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "You Are Invited to Sages and Scientists 2013". The Chopra Center. 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "2013 Clinton Health Matters Conference". Clinton Foundation. 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Herreras, Mari (September 5, 2013). "New Direction: Seven months into the job, the new YWCA director has a vision to create space for community". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "Casting:Haile Thomas". Food Network. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ "A 7-Year-Old Girl Reverses Her Father's Diabetes by Changing His Diet". The Dr. Oz Show. October 2, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^ Marinova, Polina (September 15, 2016). "18 Under 18: Meet the Young Innovators Who Are Changing the World". Fortune. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ^ Dreisbach, Shaun (September 19, 2014). "Generation Foodie: How Teens Are Taking Over the Gourmet Game". Teen Vogue. Retrieved July 24, 2016.