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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox person Haile Thomas (born December 23, 2000) is a Jamaican-American[1] international speaker, youth health activist, vegan food and lifestyle influencer, the youngest Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in the United States, and the founder/CEO of the nonprofit HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth)

Background and education

Thomas, whose parents immigrated from Jamaica,[1] was inspired to cook by her mother, who taught her how to cook at the age of five.[2] Thomas began exploring healthier cooking with her family when her father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2008.[3] In 2009, she started a YouTube channel, Kids Can Cook, with her four-year-old sister Nia.[4]

Thomas attended St. Gregory College Preparatory School,[1] but was later homeschooled.[5] She is the youngest graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, trained as a certified integrative nutrition health coach.[6] In September 2016, Thomas moved with her family from Arizona to New York in order to expand her business.[7]

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.[8][9] Thomas introduced the First Lady at the 2013 Kids' State Dinner,[10] and also joined her at the 2013 State of the Union Address.[11]

In 2013, Thomas founded The HAPPY Organization, to bring nutrition education to youth through cooking classes, summer camps, and in-school programs.[3][12]

In 2015, Thomas began employment at the Canyon Ranch Institute as a nutrition science assistant.[5]

In 2016, Thomas partnered with the non-profit organization Harlem Grown to provide education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.[7]

In 2017, Thomas graduated as the youngest Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Thomas has served on the youth advisory boards for Alliance for a Healthier Generation[13] and ChopChopKids,[14] and as a Junior Chef Advisor for Hyatt Hotels.[15][16]

Thomas has given talks for TEDx,[17] Deepak Chopra's Sages and Scientists Symposium,[18] The Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Conference,[19] Partnership for a Healthier America Summit,[11] and the YWCA Women's Leadership Conference.[20]

Media appearances

Thomas has appeared on The Today Show,[3] Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off,[21] and The Dr. Oz Show.[22] She has been featured in Fortune,[23][7] O, The Oprah Magazine,[4] Teen Vogue,[24] and YES! Magazine.[25]

Publications

References

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