– Background and Education:
– Thomas’ parents immigrated from Jamaica.
– Inspired to cook by her mother at age five.
– Explored healthier cooking due to father’s Type 2 diabetes.
– Started YouTube channel “Kids Can Cook” in 2009.
– Youngest graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
– Health Advocacy:
– Created winning salad for White House Kids State Dinner in 2012.
– Founded The HAPPY Organization in 2013 for youth nutrition education.
– Employed at Canyon Ranch Institute in 2015.
– Partnered with Harlem Grown in 2016 for urban farming education.
– Served on youth advisory boards for health-related organizations.
– Media Appearances:
– Appeared on The Today Show, Rachael Ray’s Kids Cook-Off, and The Dr. Oz Show.
– Featured in Fortune, O Magazine, Teen Vogue, and YES! Magazine.
– Publications:
– Co-authored “The Supernatural Kids Cookbook – Haile’s Favorites” in 2013.
– References:
– Various media outlets have covered Thomas’ work and achievements.
– Involved in events like TEDx, Deepak Chopra’s Symposium, and The Clinton Foundation’s Health Matters Conference.
Haile Thomas (born December 23, 2000) is a Jamaican-American 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)
Haile Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 2000 Dallas, TX |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Health Activist Vegan Chef Motivational speaker Founder/CEO The HAPPY Organization |
| Years active | 6 |
| Organization | The HAPPY Organization |
| Known for | Health Activism |
| Website | hailevthomas |