Food Talks is Hosted by Richard Wolak – Founder of Vancouver Foodster and Food Talks
Theme: Crushing it in our Food Community
In this video:
Chef Barb Finley
Project Chef
Barb Finley is the Executive Director and founder of Project CHEF: Cook Healthy Edible Food, a non-profit society that runs elementary school and community programs. Project CHEF has taught more than 15,000 children and their families about wholesome food choices and how to make them.
Barb is an educator and chef and has taught with the Langley and Vancouver School Districts, UBC Faculty of Education, Dubrulle Culinary Institute and Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver. A passionate advocate for teaching children how to cook, she has developed culinary programs throughout Greater Vancouver.
Barb’s work has been honoured by receiving the Governor General of Canada’s Meritorious Service Medal (2018), Canadian Foodservice Professionals Community Leadership Award (2016), the BC School Superintendents Award of Recognition for contributions to public education (2013), the Les Dames d’Escoffier Debra Van Ginkel Award (2008) and a nomination for the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award (2011). Barb is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, BC Chapter and is a past Trustee with the Canada Post Foundation for Children.
Food Talks Vancouver - Volume 16 - May 8, 2018
Richard Wolak - Host @vanfoodster
Location and Food Sponsor:
Dockside Lounge
1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
