WASHINGTON–Chef José Andrés has been named as the latest keynoter to CUNA’s upcoming Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC).
Andrés is the Michelin-starred chef and owner of ThinkFoodGroup, comprised of more than two dozen restaurants that span across a variety of cuisines, cultures, and price points. He is also the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), a nonprofit organization devoted to delivering food relief in the wake of natural and humanitarian disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, WCK partnered with restaurants, small farms, and community leaders around the country to help combat food insecurity, noted CUNA.
Andrés will join Gigi Hyland, executive director of the National Credit Union Foundation, for what CUNA called a “fireside chat” to share his unique experiences as an internationally recognized culinary innovator and humanitarian.
“Chef Andrés lives the people helping people mission through his global humanitarian efforts. He is a passionate human rights advocate and we’re honored to have him join us at CUNA GAC,” said Todd Spiczenski, CUNA’s chief products and services officer. “Chef Andrés will bring a unique perspective to our systemwide conversation around financial well-being.”
The keynote speech will take place Feb. 28.