Food & Society at the Aspen Institute today announced that Chefs José Andrés, Lidia Bastianich, and Eric Ripert have each established a Named Fellowship within the Food Leaders Fellowship, committing philanthropic support that will name five fellows each over the next five years. Simultaneously, the program announces its fifth cohort of fellows, selected from more than 400 applicants across North America.

The Food Leaders Fellowship is an 18-month immersive leadership program that connects emerging food system changemakers with the knowledge, networks, and resources to drive lasting impact. Fellows are selected from across the food system including community organizers, food policy advocates, farmers, culinary entrepreneurs, and researchers. They are supported through in-person seminars, expert mentorship, and a growing partnership with the Global Food Institute at George Washington University.

The three Named Benefactor Fellowships are:

• The Chef José Andrés Food Leaders Fellow
• The Lidia Bastianich Food Leaders Fellow
• The Chef Eric Ripert Food Leaders Fellow

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Longer Tables Fund

Matthias Berninger*

Sue Doran*

Jaimie Field*

Seth Goldman* and Julie Farkas (founding partners)

Google Food Lab (founding partner)

Gary Hirschberg (founding partner)

JIB Foundation (founding partner)

Melony and Adam J. Lewis (founding partners)

Ross Levine*

Mark Michael*

McNulty Foundation

Andy* and Zelie Pforzheimer (founding partners)

Nathan Sandler*

Seeding the Future Foundation

Rick Smilow*

Anne Tobey*

Rob* and Robin Wilder