Haile Thomas began exploring healthier cooking with her family when her father was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2008.
12 Facts About Haile Thomas
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Haile Thomas attended St Gregory College Preparatory School, but was later homeschooled.
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Haile Thomas is the youngest graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, trained as a certified integrative nutrition health coach.
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In September 2016, Haile Thomas moved with her family from Arizona to New York in order to expand her business.
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Haile Thomas introduced the First Lady at the 2013 Kids' State Dinner, and joined her at the 2013 State of the Union Address.
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In 2013, Haile Thomas founded The HAPPY Organization, to bring nutrition education to youth through cooking classes, summer camps, and in-school programs.
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In 2015, Haile Thomas began employment at the Canyon Ranch Institute as a nutrition science assistant.
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In 2016, Haile Thomas partnered with the non-profit organization Harlem Grown to provide education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
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In 2017, Haile Thomas graduated as the youngest Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
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Haile Thomas has served on the youth advisory boards for Alliance for a Healthier Generation and ChopChopKids, and as a Junior Chef Advisor for Hyatt Hotels.
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Haile Thomas has given talks for TEDx, Deepak Chopra's Sages and Scientists Symposium, The Clinton Foundation's Health Matters Conference, Partnership for a Healthier America Summit, and the YWCA Women's Leadership Conference.
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Haile Thomas has appeared on The Today Show, Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off, and The Dr Oz Show.