Silver Linings
Michael Silver has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Michael is currently working as a Culinary Instructor at Seattle Central College, teaching classes in food science as well as bean-to-bar chocolate making and coffee and chocolate roasting. Michael also serves as the CEO and Founder of Silver Linings, a non-profit organization focused on sustainability, food security, and providing culinary education to underserved communities. In addition, Michael has held executive positions such as CEO and Co-Founder of Obelisk Corp., CEO and Co-Owner of VitalLeaf, Inc., and Co-Owner of Roste Chocolate House. Michael has also owned and served as CEO of Audio High, Inc., a home automation company, and worked as the VP of Business Development at Persp3ctive Inc., specializing in VR and AR tools. Prior to that, Michael was the President of Momo Sims, a company designing high-end racing and flight simulators, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Motorsport Safety Foundation, focusing on improving safety and education standards in motorsport. Michael also worked as the CTO & CIO of The Portola Group, Inc., providing financial advisory services.
Michael Silver began their education at the Culinary Institute of America in 2020 and completed their Accelerated Culinary Arts Program in 2021. Michael then went on to attend the Seattle Culinary Academy from 2021 to 2023, where they obtained an AAS in Culinary Arts with a focus on Specialty Desserts & Breads. In 2023, Michael briefly studied Organic Chemistry and Molecular Biology at UC San Diego. Prior to their culinary studies, they attended the French Pastry School, where they earned a degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.
Before pursuing their culinary education, Michael attended Saint Mary's College of California from 1991 to 1993, where they earned a BA in Business Management. Additionally, they studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 1984 to 1989, majoring in Music with a minor in Studio Art.
In terms of certifications, Michael obtained a ServSafe Instructor certification in June 2021 from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Additionally, they hold a C-10 Electrical License obtained from the California State License Board in November 2005.
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Silver Linings
Silver Linings is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the health and welfare of children. We have been helping kids for 25 years. Our current focus is on providing free programs in culinary education, nutrition, and health to underpriviledged children and bringing similar programs to underserved schools and communities. We work with a number of partners whose talent, knowledge, and resources helps us put together meaningful programs. As part of this, we donate hydroponic gardening systems to the schools and community centers so kids may watch these gardens bloom over time, harvest the food, and learn about nutrition and sustainable community gardening and agriculture. We find that when kids grow and cook their own foods they are excited about and open to new foods and better nutrition. Learning cooking skills also helps empower our kids to both be more independent and work cooperatively.