WHO WE ARE
INGREDIENTS FOR EDUCATION
Natasha Lance Rogaff
Natasha Lance Rogoff has produced and directed KickinNutrition.TV with a talented team of artists since 2010. Rogoff is a seasoned children’s television producer and former Executive Producer of Sesame Street International where she created 182 episodes on location in Russia and Mexico. Natasha and her team envision KickinNutrition.TV as a fresh exciting dish to entertain, educate and empower children and families to eat healthy and stay physically active in order to reduce childhood obesity around the world. Rogoff has earned numerous awards for her current affairs and children’s programming.
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Jamie Blackburn
Jamie Blackburn is an experienced non-profit program director with a Master’s Degree in public policy from Rutgers University and a background in public health. She has worked in West Africa delivering health education to girls and young women with a local NGO. Since relocating to the Greater Boston Area she has led programs for Whittier Street Health Center addressing health disparities in low income communities and AIDS Action Committee’s needle exchange program. Jamie is a passionate advocate for nutrition, health and fitness and can often be found hiking the White Mountains with her husband and 5 year old daughter.
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Maria Kobrina
In addition to editing KickinNutrition.TV & IFE, Maria is an editor at the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and Production Coordinator at The David Project.
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Tatyana Kurepina
Student at Emerson College majoring in Visual Media Arts Production, with a minor in Journalism. Organized, detail and deadline-oriented producer committed to staying current on innovation in digital media, communications, and technology. A passionate and dedicated social justice advocate and storyteller.
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Tim Loudon
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ADVISORY BOARD
Emily Averbook
Dr. Averbrook is a physician who has been practicing for over 25 years, and on the American Board of Radiology since 1993. She served as President of Pinehurst Radiology from 2011-2012, and specializes in diagnostic radiology.
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Kok Tjun Chan
Kok Tjun is a Principal at Springtide Equity Partners. In 2014, he received his MBA from the Harvard Business School. Prior to HBS, KT was a management consultant at BCG in London. He has also worked in a number of small to mid-sized companies, from pet product e-commerce start-ups in London to palm oil mills in Malaysia.
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Juliana F.W. Cohen
Juliana Cohen is a research fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health, where she received a doctorate in the Department of Nutrition and a master’s in the Department of Society, Human Development, and Health. Dr. Cohen’s research focuses on innovative school-based interventions to encourage the selection and consumption of healthier foods, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. More…
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Stephanie Khurana
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Stephanie Khurana
Stephanie Khurana received a B.S. in Applied Economics from Cornell University, an M.B.A. from the Harvard Business School and an M.P.P. from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. She is founder and Managing Director of Higher Aims, LLC, and previously served as Acting Executive Director at the Tobin Project.
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David Ludwig, M.D., PHD
Dr. Ludwig received a PhD and an MD from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Ludwig developed the Children’s Optimal Weight for Life (OWL) Program – a multi-disciplinary care clinic dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of children who are overweight/obese. More…
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Beth Mendelson
Ms. Mendelson serves as Director on IFE’s Board. Ms. Mendelson is Senior Executive Producer at Voice of America, in charge of special programming and documentaries. Ms. Mendelson was formerly Chief of Voice of America’s Afghanistan Service, where she developed Voice of America’s radio, television, and internet programming in Dari and Pashto to prominence in Afghanistan. Her communications career spans 25 years, and she has worked with the White House, non-profit organizations, and commercial media. She has been an Executive Producer for major American and European networks, including PBS, CNN, ITN, ARD, and MSNBC. She has produced documentaries for the World Bank, World Wildlife Fund, Agency for International Development, World Food Program, and U.S. Department of State.
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Kristina Michael
Kristina is an experienced communications, marketing and social media executive who has forged strategic social media partnerships, school partnerships, philanthropic partnerships and community-relations efforts for Ingredients for Education. She formerly worked for TD North Garden, providing game-day production support for the Bruins and Celtics. Kristina was also the co-producer of the Boston-based talk show “Don’t Retire, Inspire” supported by the Mayor’s Commission on Affairs of the Elderly, and a feature writer for Scene Magazine. Kristina brings all of this experience into bringing IFE into numerous Title 1 schools all over the country.
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Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., DR.P.H.
Dr. Mozaffarian is Dean of the Gerald J. Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. His background is as Co-Director of the Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology; Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School; and Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. More…
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Suzanne Priebatsch
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Suzanne Priebatsch
Ms. Priebatsch serves as Treasurer on IFE’s Board. Ms. Priebatsch is a Wealth Adviser at Morgan Stanley. She is currently on the board of the New Center for Art and Culture in Boston and the Hadassah Brandeis Institute and has served as a member of the Women’s Executive Council of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. She was also for many years on the board of the Children’s Museum in Boston. She is actively involved with Combined Jewish Philanthropies, and in 2006 was honored by the Boston Chapter of Hadassah as a “Woman of Distinction.”
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Eric Rimm
Eric Rimm is Professor of Medicine at the Channing Laboratory, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. More…
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Rachel Vazquez-Reina
Rachel Vazquez-Reina is an Associate at McKinsey & Company. In 2014, she received his MBA from the Harvard Business School. Previously, Rachel was the Deputy Director of America Forward, a social entrepreneur-led policy coalition at New Profit Inc.
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Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H.
Walter Willett, M.D., Dr.P.H. is an American physician and nutrition researcher. Currently, Willett is the Fredrick John Stare Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition and the chair of the department of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health. He is also a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. More…
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OUR SPONSORS
Whole Foods
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MARIO BATALI FOUNDATION
Long before he was a household name, Mario Batali was a philanthropist. Whether donating his time, services or dollars, Mario has been actively involved in the charities close to his heart for many years to raise awareness and support for children’s disease research, literacy, hunger relief and nutrition education. Prompted by these philanthropic efforts, in 2008, Mario launched the Mario Batali Foundation. The MBF strives to ensure that all children are well read, well fed and well cared for. To learn more about the Mario Batali Foundation, click here.
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THE HECKSCHER FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
The Heckscher Foundation was founded in 1921 to promote the welfare of children in New York and elsewhere throughout the United States. Today, it provides grants to youth-serving organizations in the fields of education, family services, child welfare, health, arts and recreation.
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THE THOMAS L. KEMPNER FOUNDATION
The Thomas Kempner Foundation supports children’s health.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) administers USDA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), which makes competitivel y awarded grants to qualified small businesses to support high quality, advanced concepts research related to important scientific problems and opportunitie s in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefit if successful.
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JOHN CARLSON PRIVATE FOUNDATION
In 2014, the John Carlson Private Foundation provided generous support for KickinNutrition.TV in Title 1 schools and underserved communities.
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Whole Foods Market
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Health Foundation of South Florida
Health Foundation of South Florida
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Trefler Foundation
Trefler Foundation
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OUR PARTNERS
Philliber Research Associates
Founded in 1987, Philliber Research & Evaluation has evaluated over 1,000 programs across the United States and abroad. PRE offer a variety of services to achieve the evaluation goals of programs, organizations, and foundations.
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Muzzy Lane
Muzzy Lane is a technology company powering game-based learning and assessment. Based in Newburyport, MA, Muzzy Lane works with partners to design, engineer, and deploy cutting edge learning solutions. Muzzy Lane has developed over 30 products with partners that include McGraw-Hill, Pearson, Cengage, and National Geographic.
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MassChallenge
MassChallenge’s mission is to catalyze a startup renaissance. The startup renaissance is a rebirth of the creative and inspired society that challenges old conventions and strives primarily to create new value, instead of obsessing over extracting from what already exists. It’s a world in which everyone recognizes that he or she can define the future, and is empowered to maximize impact.
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Boston City TV
Boston City TV is the city television service featuring city news, announcements and notices as well as public affairs and educational programming reaching over 180,000 households.
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City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation
City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation
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FLIPANY
FLIPANY
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New York Common Pantry
NY Common Pantry Program is New York City’s largest community-based food pantry and is designed to meet the needs of our families by providing culturally-appropriate and nutritiously-balanced food.
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NYC Media
NYC Media, part of the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, is the official TV, radio and online network of New York City, informing, educating and entertaining New Yorkers about the City’s diverse people and neighborhoods, government, services, attractions and activities.
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Let's Talk About Food
Founded in Boston 2010, Let’s Talk About Food is a national, educational and event-driven partnership organization aimed at increasing the level of public literacy about all aspects of our food system.
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The Boston Collaborative For Food and Fitness
The Boston Collaborative for Food & Fitness (BCFF) is a city-wide partnership working to improve community health through a comprehensive initiative addressing issues related to food and fitness. The Collaborative is comprised of dynamic individuals representing a diverse group of sectors, including healthcare, government, education, youth development, food systems, social services and residents.
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Zone 126
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NBA Cares
NBA Cares is the league’s global social responsibility program that builds on the NBA’s mission of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world.
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Boston University
A leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. Research partner during USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Small Business Innovation Research grant – Phase I and Phase II – KickinKithcen.TV and KickinNutrition.TV.
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Boston University
A leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world. Research partner during USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Small Business Innovation Research grant – Phase I and Phase II – KickinKithcen.TV and KickinNutrition.TV.
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Tufts University Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University was established in 1980 by bringing together biomedical, social, political, and behavioral scientists to conduct research, educational programs, and community service programs in nutrition. It is the only school of its kind in the United States and one of the few institutions in the world to offer an M.S., M.A. and Ph.D. through innovative, interdisciplinary programs in the field of nutrition.
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GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, with more than 1,200 lawyers in 18 offices in major cities throughout the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and South America, is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to its clients. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a long-standing and greatly valued tradition of service to the community.
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OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS
Lawrence Public Schools
At LPS, the ultimate goal is to provide all students with a rich, high-quality education that mirrors the suburban experience and closes the achievement gap between students and their suburban peers. They seek to achieve this through a common vision for high-quality instruction, a re-imagined urban school system, and collaboration with the Lawrence community.
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The Dalton School
The Dalton School is committed to providing an education of excellence that meets each student’s interests, abilities and needs within a common curricular framework and reflects and promotes an understanding of, and appreciation for, diversity in the community as an integral part of school life.
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Cambridge Public Schools
Cambridge Public Schools are built on a foundation of academic excellence and committed to promoting an environment of social justice.
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Everett Public Schools
Everett Public Schools is “countless parents and family members supporting our children and demanding a high-quality education for them. We are the residents of Everett, Massachusetts, who know that a strong school system and high achieving students are the backbone and the future of our community.”
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Foxborough Public Schools
The mission of the Foxborough Public Schools, guided by its core values, is to engage students in a rich, diversified education, thereby empowering them to challenge themselves as they become productive, responsible citizens.
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Pinellas County Schools
Pinellas County Schools is the public school district serving Pinellas County, Florida. The district is based in Largo. With over 104,000 students served in more than 140 schools and centers, the district is the 7th-largest in Florida and 26th-largest in the nation.
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Harlem Village Academy
The Harlem Village Academy Vision: for students to become intellectually sophisticated, wholesome in character, avid readers, independent thinkers and compassionate individuals who make a meaningful contribution to society.
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BELL Afterschool Program
BELL exists to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced, urban communities. The BELL After School program expands learning time during the school year to help scholars master academic skills and succeed during the school day. They work closely with principals and teachers to design and deliver an after school program that aligns with school day learning and priorities.
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The Equity Project Charter School
The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, a 480-student middle school in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City that opened in September 2009, aims to put into practice the central conclusion of a large body of research related to student achievement: teacher quality is the most important school-based factor in the academic success of students, particularly those from low-income families.
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North Dade Middle School
North Dade Middle School
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Prospect Hill Charter Academy School
Prospect Hill Charter Academy School
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YMCA
YMCA
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PS 125
PS 125
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University Settlement
University Settlement
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OUR FRIENDS
FoodFight
FoodFight’s mission is to revolutionize the way we eat and think about food. Using schools as a platform, FoodFight arms teachers, students, parents and school staff with the tools and knowledge they need to make healthier choices and become role models and agents of change for their families and communities.
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TASC
Founded as The After-‐School Corporation in 1998 through a challenge grant from the Open Society Foundations (then the Open Society Institute), TASC was the first organization that set out to build a citywide system of daily comprehensive after-‐school programs for kids in kindergarten through high school.
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School Nutrition Association
The School Nutrition Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to financial aid, education, professional development, and research in school food service – resources that equip SNA members to efficiently serve nutritious meals to millions of school children each year.
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The Children's Aid Society
The Children’s Aid Society helps children in poverty to succeed and thrive. We have been serving children for over 160 years, a longevity that is a testament to our ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of today’s youth.
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ROPES & GRAY, LLP
Ropes & Gray has a global team of more than 1,100 professionals, whose top-notch skills, varied backgrounds and unique perspectives can help them meet high-stakes challenges, solve complex problems and reach their goals. An international presence, the firm has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul. Ropes & Gray’s public service commitment is a hallmark of the firm, rooted in the example set by the firm’s founders nearly a century and a half ago.
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HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The school offers a large full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, HBX and many executive education programs. KNTV works closely with The Board Fellows and Social Enterprise Program, which matches Harvard MBA candidates with Boston-area not-for profit organizations for sixth-month consulting engagements.
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