Hyde Park, NY 鈥 Mike Hoffman, chairman of the philanthropic services firm Changing Our
World, was keynote speaker during commencement ceremonies at the New York campus of
The Culinary Institute of America on May 4. During his address, Mr.
Hoffman鈥攁 member of the CIA鈥檚 Society of Fellows鈥攁nnounced the creation of a
scholarship at the college named for his daughter, Shannon, whom he says 鈥渓oves
to cook.鈥
鈥淭hrough food, our graduates today will change the world,鈥
Mr. Hoffman told the 96 newest CIA alumni and their families. 鈥淲ith this
education and the industry you are about to enter, you are going to have the
power to end world hunger, to help fight obesity and malnutrition, to create
employment, and to improve the environment.鈥
A race horse owner, Mr. Hoffman said he put money on a
Kentucky Derby entry named Hofburg, with any winnings
going towards his new CIA scholarship. Alas, Hofburg,
a 27-1 longshot, finished in seventh place.
Mr. Hoffman鈥檚 company provides fundraising, management, and
social engagement strategy to both corporations and nonprofit organizations. Among
Changing Our World鈥檚 clients are the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; the
Case Foundation; and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Mr.
Hoffman also serves as chairman of the Board of Advisors of Seeds of Africa.
The entire CIA commencement ceremony, including Mike
Hoffman鈥檚 address to recipients of associate degrees in baking
& pastry arts and culinary arts, can
be .
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image:
Mike Hoffman (left) and CIA President Dr.
Tim Ryan at The Culinary Institute of America鈥檚 graduation ceremonies on May 4,
2018. During his commencement address, the chairman of Changing Our
World announced the creation of a new student scholarship at the CIA in his
daughter鈥檚 name. (Photo credit: CIA/Phil
Mansfield)
Media Contact:
Jeff Levine
Communications Writer
845-451-1372
Jeff.Levine@culinary.edu
About The Culinary Institute of America:
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world鈥檚 premier culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in management, culinary arts, culinary science, and applied food studies, and associate degrees in either culinary arts or baking and pastry arts. The college also offers executive education through its Food Business School along with certificate programs and courses for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences, leadership initiatives, and consulting services have made the CIA the think tank of the food industry and its worldwide network of nearly 50,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA has locations in New York, California, Texas, and Singapore.
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