Sam Kass
Keynote Speaker: Former White House Chef & Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition; Founder of TROVE
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Sam Kass Biography
Sam Kass, a political advisor, chef, and news personality, is known for his significant contributions as the former White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition in the Obama administration. In January 2016, he founded TROVE, a strategy firm focusing on food health and sustainability, while also serving as a venture partner in Acre Venture Partners, a venture capital fund focused on transparency, health, and sustainability in the food system since May 2016.
Having served as the personal chef for the Obamas in Chicago, Kass joined the White House kitchen staff in 2009 as Assistant Chef and, in 2010, became Food Initiative Coordinator. He held several additional roles during his tenure, including Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and Senior White House Policy Advisor for Nutrition. He was instrumental in the creation of the first major vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s victory garden. With his departure from the White House in December 2014, Kass left a lasting legacy in the field of nutrition policy.
In 2012, he helped create the inaugural class of the American Chef Corps, which promotes diplomacy through culinary initiatives. Fast Company included him in their list of 100 Most Creative People in 2011. Kass was appointed as an MIT Media Lab Director's Fellow in July 2015, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to innovation in food and technology. That same year, he was honored with the 2015 Leadership Award from the James Beard Foundation for his work on food-policy initiatives and raising awareness of childhood obesity. Further expanding his reach, Kass became the Senior Food Analyst at NBC News in July 2015.
Kass is also the author of "Eat a Little Better: Great Flavor, Good Health, Better World," which was published in 2018. In November 2015, he shared his insights on the importance of nutritious meals for children's learning in a TED Talk titled "Want kids to learn well? Feed them well." A year later, he launched his food technology company called TROVE and joined Innit, Inc. as its Chief Consumer Experience Officer, aiming to transform cooking in the home. In 2017, the World Economic Forum recognized Kass as a Young Global Leader. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago, where he played NCAA Division III baseball.
On a personal note, Kass married MSNBC television anchor Alex Wagner in August 2014 and they are proud parents of two children. His commitment to healthy eating, prevention of childhood obesity, and promotion of sustainable farming and locally grown and organic foods continue to have a profound impact worldwide.
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Sam Kass Speaking Topics
How do you create a culture of health and wellness within your organization? Is the benefit of doing so truly worthwhile? As the former executive director of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and former senior White House policy advisor for nutrition policy, Sam Kass has been a leader at the forefront of this national, multifaceted initiative. In this enlightening and instructive presentation, Kass examines the substantial impact wellness and health care policies have on employee morale and consequently workplace productivity. With a charming and easygoing manner, he tackles the serious issues that influence and impact individuals and businesses in nearly any industry. He shares tips and tricks to setting up both home and work environments for success in endeavors towards healthy living, and examines a wide range of incentives that organizations can establish for their employees. Candidly chronicling the challenges he faced in his efforts to lead policy change and negotiate national strategy, Kass shares the lessons he learned as they are relevant to your particular organization. He engages the audience by sharing unique insights and entertaining narratives from the perspective of a White House insider, and audience members leave inspired, motivated and with tangible takeaways.
Sam Kass understands that health care remains one of the leading costs corporations face today. Infusing wit and candor to captivate audiences with personal stories from inside the White House, Kass offers unique and informative perspectives on the tools and initiatives organizations can implement today to combat these losses. As the former executive director of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and former senior White House policy advisor for nutrition policy, Kass worked with both Congress and the private sector to shape strategic national policies and launch a global discussion. He firmly believes for corporations to successfully address the related costs of health care, executives must first instill a higher value on both employee and customer health. He addresses wellness issues that directly impact your bottom line and explores opportunities that exist for your organization by way of the latest up-and-coming health care developments. Having been a driving force at the forefront of health policy in the United States and an enduring catalyst for global change, Kass earnestly speaks to the issues that bear most on your audience in this thought-provoking and informative presentation.
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Speaking fees for Sam Kass, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sam Kass are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sam Kass, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sam Kass speak about?
Sam Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Nutrition, Health, Healthcare, Government, Political, Food & Beverage, TED, Design, Celebrity Chef, Lifestyle, Fitness, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting and Generational Issues.
Where does Sam Kass travel from?
Sam Kass generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sam Kass?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sam Kass for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sam Kass for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sam Kass or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Sam Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Nutrition, Health and Healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sam Kass for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Sam Kass generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Alice Waters and Joanne Chang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam Kass for an upcoming event.
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Sam Kass Speaking Topics
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Creating a Culture of Health and Wellness
How do you create a culture of health and wellness within your organization? Is the benefit of doing so truly worthwhile? As the former executive director of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and former senior White House policy advisor for nutrition policy, Sam Kass has been a leader at the forefront of this national, multifaceted initiative. In this enlightening and instructive presentation, Kass examines the substantial impact wellness and health care policies have on employee morale and consequently workplace productivity. With a charming and easygoing manner, he tackles the serious issues that influence and impact individuals and businesses in nearly any industry. He shares tips and tricks to setting up both home and work environments for success in endeavors towards healthy living, and examines a wide range of incentives that organizations can establish for their employees. Candidly chronicling the challenges he faced in his efforts to lead policy change and negotiate national strategy, Kass shares the lessons he learned as they are relevant to your particular organization. He engages the audience by sharing unique insights and entertaining narratives from the perspective of a White House insider, and audience members leave inspired, motivated and with tangible takeaways.
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The Future of Corporate Health Care
Sam Kass understands that health care remains one of the leading costs corporations face today. Infusing wit and candor to captivate audiences with personal stories from inside the White House, Kass offers unique and informative perspectives on the tools and initiatives organizations can implement today to combat these losses. As the former executive director of the First Lady’s “Let’s Move!” campaign and former senior White House policy advisor for nutrition policy, Kass worked with both Congress and the private sector to shape strategic national policies and launch a global discussion. He firmly believes for corporations to successfully address the related costs of health care, executives must first instill a higher value on both employee and customer health. He addresses wellness issues that directly impact your bottom line and explores opportunities that exist for your organization by way of the latest up-and-coming health care developments. Having been a driving force at the forefront of health policy in the United States and an enduring catalyst for global change, Kass earnestly speaks to the issues that bear most on your audience in this thought-provoking and informative presentation.
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Madison Square Boys & Girls Club - May 01 2019
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Sam Kass to depart White House
Sam Kass, the Obama administration’s de facto food policy czar, will step down from his role at the end of the month, the White House announced Monday.
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How do I book Sam Kass to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sam Kass for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sam Kass, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sam Kass or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sam Kass for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sam Kass, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sam Kass are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sam Kass, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sam Kass speak about?
Sam Kass is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Nutrition, Health, Healthcare, Government, Political, Food & Beverage, TED, Design, Celebrity Chef, Lifestyle, Fitness, Obesity Awareness Month, Family & Parenting and Generational Issues. -
Where does Sam Kass travel from?
Sam Kass generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sam Kass?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sam Kass for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sam Kass for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sam Kass or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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