Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Katherine Odell is an experienced professional currently serving as the Advancement Services Manager and previously the Development Coordinator at the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, which focuses on youth education in culinary, nutrition, and arts. Katherine also holds the role of Sales Reporter & Consultant at the Louisiana Crafts Guild and has worked with Trashy Diva Inc in various capacities, including Commission Sales Associate and Assistant to the General Manager. With extensive experience in arts management and social media coordination across several organizations, including the Arts Council of New Orleans and The National WWII Museum, Katherine has a strong background in both fundraising and marketing. Katherine's academic credentials include a Bachelor's Degree in American Studies with a minor in Studio Art from Oglethorpe University and specialized training in urban leadership and metalsmithing.
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Emeril Lagasse Foundation
Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501c(3) public charity headquartered in New Orleans. The Foundation’s mission is to create opportunities to inspire, mentor, and enable youth to reach their full potential through culinary, nutrition, and arts education with a focus on life skills development. Since its inception, Emeril Lagasse Foundation has granted more than $19.3 million to children’s charities to support culinary, nutrition, and arts programs. The Foundation accomplishes this through three programs. The Community Grants program provides programmatic and capital support to nonprofit organizations across the nation. The signature program, Emeril’s Culinary Garden & Teaching Kitchen, is a national education initiative created to enrich the lives of elementary and middle school children through a fun, fresh perspective on food. The Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, the newest program, will provide culinary arts education and human services programming for Latino youth. To learn more about the foundation and its beneficiaries, visit Emeril.org.