OUR MISSION
The Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund is a program of Emeril Lagasse Foundation founded by Chef Aarón Sánchez to uplift the lives of Latino youth through food.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Aarón Sánchez Scholarship is the flagship initiative of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, which empowers aspiring young chefs through culinary education, mentorship, and hands-on training. To date, the Impact Fund has awarded 27 Aarón Sánchez Scholarships valued at $1.6 million!
Sustaining Partners Make a Difference!
ABOUT US
Aarón Sánchez, Founder
Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, author, and philanthropist. He is the host and executive producer of Talking Sabor on Hulu, El Toque de Aarón on Discovery Familia and Hogar de HGTV, served as a longtime judge on FOX's culinary competition series MasterChef and MasterChef Junior, and is the chef/owner of restaurants Johnny Sánchez, Showbird and Adobo Cantina. In addition to founding the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund, he is a partner and creative director for COCINA Media, which creates and produces lifestyle content that celebrates Hispanic culture. Aarón grew up in the restaurant business and is passionate about preserving his family's legacy through food.
Jennifer Killian, Director
Jennifer Killian is a passionate professional with nearly three decades of non-profit leadership, fundraising, and project management experience. She's responsible for identifying critical funding that supports Chef Aarón Sánchez's philanthropic initiatives, including management of the Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund.
Address
3801 Canal Street, Suite 300
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone
(504) 913-5980
