Erin joined the World Central Kitchen team in July 2019 to lead WCK’s philanthropic relationships and development team, driving the organization’s revenue growth. After nearly four years, in March 2023, Erin stepped into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Erin brings more than 15 years of nonprofit fundraising and partnership building experience to the team. Prior to World Central Kitchen, Erin worked at Malala Fund, the nonprofit organization founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and student activist Malala Yousafzai, and Share Our Strength.

Jason began working with WCK in 2017 during the Thomas Fire in California and has since assisted with various WCK efforts, across the US and internationally. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, where he launched several successful businesses. Now, as Chief Relief Officer, Jason oversees all of our relief work— from emergency response to special operations. He also utilizes his experience in procurement and operations to help our field operations run smoothly. When not working, Jason’s passions include his wife and two children, football, and the outdoors.

John is originally from Scotland where he served for 16 years in the Scottish Police Service. He left Scotland in 1999 and worked in Kosovo, East Timor, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Vietnam, and Suriname in positions as diverse as police instructor, security consultant, and security manager. He and his family moved to the US in 2010 where he worked for a number of years with Chemonics International before joining International Justice Mission in February of 2017. John has over a decade of experience in developing and post-conflict countries, where he has a proven track record of developing relationships, team building, and community liaison. A high performer in all areas including business management, crisis management, training and mentoring of staff, investigations, transportation and logistics, developing and introducing policy changes to improve administration, and operational efficiencies. In his previous position as the Global Vice President of Corporate Security for International Justice Mission, John had oversight of the organization's security platforms for their project in countries as diverse, from a security perspective, as El Salvador and Cambodia. The organization had an operational presence in 14 countries globally.

Linda is an Emmy-award winning broadcast journalist turned purpose-driven communications expert who leads campaigns with tremendous geopolitical impact. Her work has resulted in more hungry people being fed, advanced the cause of peace, promoted female leaders around the world and successfully advocated for women’s rights under authoritarian regimes. As Chief Communications Officer at World Central Kitchen, Linda works with humanitarians who strive to be the first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in crises. Before coming to WCK, Linda served as Chief Communications and Digital Marketing Officer at a global women’s leadership organization and as Vice President of External Relations at one of the top-rated think tanks in the world. Linda also spent more than two decades at CNN, working mainly with lead anchor Wolf Blitzer.  As one of the top producers on The Situation Room and as the executive producer of CNN’s Sunday political talk show, Linda covered every major domestic and international news story of the last two decades, including war, conflict, and humanitarian disasters. A passionate advocate for press freedom and media development, she also teaches best practices to nonprofit communicators and journalists around the world.

Joshua has spent more than 20 years leading and supporting the finance, accounting, and sustainability functions of global nonprofit organizations. Prior to joining WCK, Joshua was COO/CFO for PayPal Giving Fund, which raises more than $500 million annually for charities around the world. He also served as COO/CFO of Grameen Foundation USA, a global leader in microfinance and mobile technology for development, and as Vice President of Community Wealth Partners, a social change organization where he focused on nonprofit sustainability. Joshua's commitment to social change grew out of a stint living and working in west Africa in his early 20s. He has a BA from Williams College, an MBA from George Washington University, and is a certified Project Management Professional. Joshua lives in Maryland with his wife, two kids, and dog, and he spends his free time hiking, reading, and perfecting his "dad jokes".

As Chief Development Officer, Tunde leads fundraising efforts to advance the organization's mission and strategic goals. With over two decades of experience in driving strategy and business development across diverse industries, including nonprofits and media organizations, Tunde has built transformational partnerships with Fortune 500 brands across the globe. Prior to her work at World Central Kitchen, she spearheaded large-scale fundraising and partnership development efforts at Vital Voices Global Partnership and the National Geographic Society. Tunde started her career at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC, and spent over a decade working with esteemed media organizations. A native of Hungary, she received her B.A. from the University of Waterloo and her MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada.

As the Director of Events & External Engagement, Jenn leads World Central Kitchen’s efforts to create and execute impactful events and experiences that connect audiences to WCK’s mission. Through strategic brand partnerships and thoughtful engagement opportunities, Jenn amplifies WCK’s presence on the global stage, bringing people closer to the organization’s work and deepening stakeholder connections.
With over a decade of experience in event curation, Jenn specializes in crafting immersive experiences that resonate deeply and inspire action. Known for her ability to tell stories that make a lasting impact, she also focuses on building efficient systems and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment for her team.

Liz supports World Central Kitchen's communications to deliver critical information on services and help bring stories from the field to our global audience. Prior to her time at World Central Kitchen, Liz led owned and digital content for Nestlé globally, working with colleagues around the world to develop in-house production and social media capabilities to tell stories of responsible ingredient sourcing, climate change action, product innovation, and culture. Previously, she has also led issue and crisis management and digital communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC/FoodInsight) and supported USAID food security projects with smallholder farmers. She has served as Chairman of the Board at Miriam's Kitchen, a Washington DC nonprofit dedicated to ending chronic homelessness, and is currently a board member at the Coffee Quality Institute, dedicated to improving coffee and the lives of those who produce it. Liz is passionate about leveraging technology and communications to 'lift the curtain' on stories of food and celebrate the many powerful roles that food plays in our lives, especially in times of need.

Paige leads World Central Kitchen’s engagement with individual donors and family foundations, guiding her team in cultivating partnerships that empower WCK’s mission to deliver essential food relief during crises. Together, her team connects dedicated supporters with impactful opportunities, building a community focused on resilience and recovery.
With extensive experience in donor relations and nonprofit fundraising, Paige brings a thoughtful, mission-driven approach to her role. Prior to joining WCK, she led successful donor engagement initiatives, stewarded major gifts, and designed donor journeys that enhance long-term support. Her commitment to compassionate service and deep understanding of donor motivations foster an enduring community of supporters dedicated to resilience and recovery worldwide.

WCK's Relief Team is often first to the frontlines, jumping into action after a crisis to support families with a comforting meal. As the Vice President of Response Administration, Fiona oversees the global relief teams that respond to communities in crises, ensuring the rapid production and delivery of essential meals to people impacted by disasters.

One of the most meaningful responses Fiona experienced was in Matamoros, Mexico, at the southern U.S. border, where WCK served meals each evening to the residents of a makeshift encampment. The meals provided a lifeline to asylum seekers in search of a better life, offering nourishment and dignity in a place where food options were scarce. This experience left an indelible mark on Fiona and inspired her to commit to this crucial work at WCK. She first learned about WCK’s innovative disaster response model while getting her master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management at Georgetown University, and prior to WCK, Fiona worked in international development within the education sector and was a teacher in the Peace Corps.

Christina Espinosa leads World Central Kitchen’s Clean Cooking initiatives, bringing over a decade of expertise in modern energy solutions, behavior change, and innovative financing. She first supported WCK during its first international activation in Guatemala in 2018, following the Fuego eruption, where she played a key role in initiating the local response efforts.
Before joining WCK, Christina founded GenteGas S.A., a pioneering social enterprise focused on expanding access to LPG stoves in Guatemala, and consulted internationally on clean cooking initiatives. Recognized for her leadership and creativity, she has spoken at over 20 global conferences, championing innovative approaches to clean cooking.
Christina holds a B.A. in Global Studies and is fluent in English and Spanish, with additional proficiency in Italian and Swahili. When she’s not driving innovation in clean energy, she enjoys exploring culinary traditions and mentoring the next generation of energy leaders.

Tracy leads World Central Kitchen’s fundraising efforts with corporations and foundations. Her team cultivates relationships that align WCK’s work with the philanthropic and business goals of institutional supporters. Support from the business and foundation community helps ensure WCK’s Relief Teams are able to respond with the urgency of now to provide hot, comforting meals in the aftermath of a crisis.

Tracy brings over 18 years of experience in revenue generation, relationship management, and strategic planning in both nonprofit organizations and Fortune 100 companies.

Carrie joined World Central Kitchen in 2024 after working as a private media consultant, in Washington, DC. Her background is rich in international experience as an award-winning broadcast producer. Carrie began her career at CNN, where she covered a wide range of global issues, including international and domestic politics, war, terrorism, national security, and extreme weather events, while based in both Atlanta and Washington, DC. At the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, she oversaw the production of the 15-hour documentary series America at a Crossroads, which explored the impact of 9/11 around the globe. A passionate storyteller, Carrie combines her expertise in narrative and communications with a deep commitment to serving others in her work at WCK. She enjoys exploring food, culture, and travel with her husband and family, and is driven to use her skills to make a meaningful impact on communities in need.

Wadhah Hubaishi is a humanitarian professional with over 19 years of experience in international relief and development. Throughout his career, he has held several key positions, including Deputy Country Director for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT , Operations Director at Mercy Corps, and Deputy Country Director at Relief International, Head of Operations with DRC, and IRC. Focusing his works in fragile contexts such as Syria and Yemen, Wadhah is certified in humanitarian supply chain management, for which he received a scholarship from Logistics Learning Alliance and he completed a Masters’s degree at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Sussex, supported by the prestigious Chevening Schoalrship.

Juan Camilo Jiménez is a dedicated humanitarian leader with more than a decade of experience managing disaster responses and humanitarian projects worldwide.

Since joining WCK in 2022, he has led more than 20 response efforts, playing a key role in crisis interventions across the globe. His leadership has been instrumental in responding to hurricanes in Mexico, massive floods in Brazil, migration crises in Armenia, cyclones in the Indian Ocean, and, most notably, establishing the first maritime corridor to Gaza in 20 years. A skilled mobilizer, he excels at forging partnerships and empowering local stakeholders to drive sustainable impact.

Born to Colombian immigrants in Honduras, Jiménez is based in Mexico and works globally. His multicultural background fuels his commitment to social justice and humanitarian causes. He holds a Master’s degree in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response from the University of Manchester, earned through the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, and has worked with multiple U.N. agencies, gaining expertise in emergency response, community outreach, conflict resolution, and protection.

Jeanne-Marie joined WCK in March 2023, bringing over 15 years of
experience in nonprofit finance. Her journey in the nonprofit world began at
the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, a regional nonprofit based in
Annapolis, MD, where she served as Director of Finance and HR for 12
years. She later worked with Mighty Earth, an international environmental
advocacy organization, as Director of Finance and Grants. Passionate about
leveraging her skills to impactful causes, Jeanne-Marie is honored to
contribute her expertise to further WCK’s critical mission of bringing food
and comfort to those in need.
When she’s not working, Jeanne-Marie enjoys taking on
unnecessarily complicated cooking and gardening projects, traveling, and
spending time with her three beautiful daughters.

Adam joined World Central Kitchen in late 2023 to lead the Total Rewards and People Operations Function. In this role, Adam is helping deliver the best-in-class HR organization to support WCK's dedicated employees and staff who are critical to driving the mission and values.

Adam has nearly two decades of human resource experience and prior to coming to WCK served in various HR leadership positions with companies such as Bed, Bath, and Beyond, GNC, and Clean Harbors. Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Adam spent most of his professional years in the Boston area and recently relocated to the Richmond, VA area with his wife and three children. In his spare time Adam enjoys being active, spending time with his family, and coaching his children's youth sports teams.

As Director of Data and Engineering, Brian oversees the organization's data warehouse, business intelligence, GIS, and application development platforms. Since joining WCK in January 2023, he has leveraged over two decades of experience spanning startups, government, and e-commerce to drive data-driven decision-making and scalable technology solutions. Holding an MS in Information Management from the University of Washington, Brian applies his expertise in data and technology to strengthen WCK's real-time disaster response, helping ensure fresh meals reach communities in need around the world.

As Director of Community Fundraising, Matt leads World Central Kitchen’s expanding digital, grassroots, peer-to-peer, and small business fundraising programs. His team is dedicated to developing meaningful connections with digital donors, peer fundraisers, and small business partners to fuel WCK’s mission and impact. With over a decade of experience in strategic fundraising, partnership development, and program management, Matt has led successful campaigns across the healthcare and nonprofit sectors. He holds a BA from the University of Maryland and an MS from Florida State University.

As Director, Development Operations, Lynn uses her fundraising and operations skills to streamline fundraising operations, optimize donor communications, and find technology solutions with WCK’s business strategies. Lynn uses her 20+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector to inform and maintain the highest standards in fundraising practices.

Lynn leads a talented team responsible for gift entry, donor experience and acknowledgements, managing our fundraising systems and data quality, and providing vital insights through data reporting. The Donor Operations Team provides essential, behind the scenes functions that link information from across departments.

Teresa brings nearly two decades of experience in finance and operations to
World Central Kitchen, with a strong commitment to using her
expertise to support an organization creating real impact. As Vice President
of Finance & Accounting/Controller, she ensures WCK’s financial reporting
and related processes are strong, reliable, and adaptable, providing the
stability needed to sustain and grow its mission
Teresa began her career at Ernst & Young (EY), specializing in audit and
consulting for financial institutions, where she built a strong foundation in
financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. She later
spent time as North American Financial Controller for a global recycling
company before making the exciting transition to mission-driven work. She
served as Chief Operating Officer at CDP North America, a global nonprofit
that helps companies and governments measure and manage their
environmental impact, and later as Chief Financial & Operating Officer at
JUST Capital, an organization advancing corporate accountability and social
responsibility.
Originally from Canada, Teresa earned a Bachelor of Accounting and
Financial Management and a Master of Accounting from the University of
Waterloo, obtaining her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
designation before moving to New York City and later Washington, DC, in
pursuit of new adventures.
Outside of crunching numbers, she loves traveling, immersing herself in
different cultures, and diving whenever she can—exploring the deep blue is
her happy place.

José Andrés is the Founder of World Central Kitchen. At the age of 21, José Andrés moved to the US from Spain with just $50 in his pocket, having already attended culinary school, served as a military cook, and worked for three years at a famed Catalonian restaurant. Over the next 30 years, José made a name for himself as a world-renowned chef and restaurateur -- often credited with introducing tapas to American eaters and earning four Michelin stars  -- and currently his ThinkFoodGroup comprises 28 acclaimed restaurants around the world. In 2010, José began his efforts to use food as an agent of change and founded World Central Kitchen, which has since earned him the title of “Humanitarian of the Year” from the James Beard Foundation. Formed with the goal of finding smart solutions to hunger and poverty, World Central Kitchen pivoted in the aftermath of 2017’s Hurricane Maria to become the world’s foremost food first responders, serving meals on the ground as a critical form of disaster relief.

Rob Wilder, along with chef José Andrés, is the Co-Founder of ThinkFoodGroup (TFG), the innovative management company that has grown over 27 years into a global leader in food and hospitality. TFG is responsible for more than 30 restaurants in DC, New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Orlando, and The Bahamas. Rob was twice named Restaurateur of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and, with Andrés, received the Richard Melman Award for Innovation by Restaurant Hospitality.  Rob also co-founded World Central Kitchen with José in 2010 after deciding together that no existing Food NGO was solving problems as they would as Chef and Entrepreneur.

In 2015 Rob also founded FoodTech Angels to fund and support innovative early-stage companies that leverage technology to change the world of food. Rob has also been an advisor and mentor to several early-stage tech and food companies at Halcyon Incubator, TechStars, FTW Ventures & Yale Entrepreneurial Institute.

An honors graduate of Yale University, Rob began his career in the restaurant industry more than 35 years ago when he co-founded Amy’s Ice Creams in Austin, Texas, and then the Austin Grills in Washington. In 1993, he hired a young José Andrés to helm his new Spanish restaurant, Jaleo, which began the 27-year collaboration which is now ThinkFoodGroup.

Rob is a member of YPO/WPO and has served as Chapter Chair of the US Capital Chapter. He serves as Trustee & Finance Chair at Shakespeare Theater Company and Director of the Duane Wilder Foundation.

Javier Garcia is a multidisciplinary professional with over 16 years of experience in marketing, sales, international market development, start-up ventures, and web technologies. Javier plays a significant role in World Central Kitchen serving as the main liaison between non-for profit objectives and food industry firms. Mr. Garcia holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from Universidad de Sevilla, a Masters in Business Administration from ESNA, and a Masters in International Business and Marketing from ESIC.

Lizette Corro brings 38 years of unique experiences in both for-profit and non-profit management sectors. Along with excellent team and organizational skills, she is a talented strategic planner, fundraiser and event planner having helped organizations raise millions of dollars, produced exceptional events and established frameworks and strategies for their continued efforts. Lizette has worked on prominent projects globally with organizations including The Pentagon Memorial Fund, Save the Children, Operation Smile, Allied Capital’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, The Centennial Celebration of the Organization of American States and ACCION. Prior to joining Linder & Associates, she was President and CEO of The Webster Group. She was also Senior Vice President of Resource Development for America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth, Managing Director of Orr Associates, Inc., and held leadership positions in several luxury hotels. In addition, she is active in the community serving on the boards of The Latino Student Fund, Youth Orchestra of the Americas, National Museum of Women in the Arts, and the Light of Healing Hope Foundation.

Christopher Cowan is a Director of International Project Finance for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), a self-sustaining agency of the U.S. government based in Washington, D.C., that provides financing and political risk insurance for companies investing in the emerging markets of Asia, Africa, Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Chris has over twenty years of banking experience and is currently focused on financing small & medium enterprises in OPIC's Finance Department. He is responsible for originating, structuring and executing loans to projects in several business sectors, including transportation, tourism, telecommunications, mining, power generation, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Chris has completed financings in each of the geographic regions that OPIC serves. He holds a BA in Business with a concentration in Finance from Morehouse College and an MBA in Multinational Management from the Wharton School of Business. He also has a certificate in International Business from the Stockholm School of Economics. Chris has served on the boards of The Washington Ballet (Washington, D.C.), where he has served on the Finance and Marketing committees; the Holy Cross Hospital (Silver Spring, MD); the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, a performing arts high school (Washington, D.C.); the D.C. Commission on the Arts & Humanities (an appointment by the Mayor of Washington, D.C.); the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation (Baltimore, MD) and the DC Central Kitchen. He is a member of the Leadership Greater Washington class of 2010. He currently serves on the Morehouse College Board of Trustees (Atlanta, GA) and the Board of Overseers of the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, PA).

Jean Marc is the CEO of DeMatteis Construction Group Haiti S.A. DCG Haiti is a full service design/build firm that executes turn key institutional and private construction projects throughout Haiti. Jean Marc serves on the boards of various non-profit organizations and devotes much of his private time and services to local recovery and rebuilding efforts. A native of Haiti, he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC. He currently resides in Port-au-Prince with his wife Verena and their two children.

Ray Mabus has served as Secretary of the Navy 2009-2017, Governor of Mississippi 1988-1992, and Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 1994-1996. He is currently Founder and CEO of Mabus Group, a strategic advisory firm, and serves on several boards. He met José Andrés, who had been in the Spanish Navy, while Secretary of the Navy and has worked with WCK during several disasters. Ray is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Explorers Club, and the Screen Actors Guild.

Julie Bowen is Senior Vice President, Operations, Outreach and Chief Legal Officer of The MITRE Corporation. Julie is MITRE’s Chief Legal Officer and oversees an in-house legal team that advises MITRE’s leadership and employees on all legal matters including cyber security issues, contracting, international and global presence, intellectual property, employment matters, healthcare law, and national security issues. She also runs MITRE’s operations, including enterprise risk management, global security services, facilities and outreach and global partnerships.  

Julie has been with MITRE since 2006. Prior to that she held several chief legal officer and general counsel positions, as well as vice president of joint ventures and alliances at several technology and logistics companies.

Julie serves as a director of WidePoint Corporation and serves on the advisory board of Manetu, Inc. She also serves on the board of Boulder Crest Foundation. Julie graduated with honors from The Catholic University of America, with both bachelor’s and law degrees.

Ertharin Cousin is a global agriculture, food security, and nutrition solutions thought leader and sustainability advocate. Cousin currently serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Food Systems for the Future, a nutrition impact investment fund, a Richard von Weizsäcker Fellow of the Robert Bosch Academy, a Distinguished Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs; and as a Visiting Scholar at the Stanford University Center on Food Security and Environment. From 2012 to 2017, Cousin led the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). In 2009, Cousin was nominated and confirmed as the US Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture in Rome where she served from 2009 to 2012. Prior to her global hunger work, Cousin helped lead the US domestic fight to end hunger including service as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of America’s Second Harvest - now Feeding America.

​​Brynne Craig is a Senior Advisor at Bloomberg Philanthropies focused on Special Projects and New Initiatives.

Her work at Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses both political and policy efforts. Most recently she served as project lead for the COVID-19 contact tracing program jointly launched with New York State in spring of 2020, designed and managed Bloomberg Philanthropies' partnership with World Central Kitchen feeding frontline workers in the early days of the pandemic, and advised on instrumental investments aimed at expanding voter access across the U.S.

Prior to joining Bloomberg Philanthropies, Brynne was Senior Advisor to the President and Political Director at Everytown for Gun Safety.

Craig is a seasoned political leader who has managed some of the largest and most consequential field and political operations over the past decade, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Secretary Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, and Governor Terry McAuliffe campaigns.

During the 2016 election cycle, Craig was National Deputy Director of State Campaigns and Political Engagement at Hillary for America, where she oversaw the campaign’s political operations and worked with the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Brynne graduated from Smith College with majors in the Program for the Study of Women and Gender and Afro American studies. She currently lives in New York.

With a common interest in providing nutritious meals and supporting people amid disaster, Metallica’s foundation, All Within My Hands, began partnering with World Central Kitchen in February 2022 and has since provided grant funding to WCK’s worldwide food relief responses. As part of this unique partnership, Pete Delgrosso, AWMH Executive Director, joins WCK as a Frontline Advisor, while Erin Gore, WCK CEO, joins the AWMH Advisory Board.

All Within My Hands was created in 2017 by the members and management of Metallica and is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. Pete Delgrosso joined AWMH in 2018 as an advisor and, in 2022, became Executive Director and Board Member.

For over 25 years, Pete has been operating, advising, and investing in a wide range of technology-related businesses and has fostered a network of relationships across technology, sports, entertainment, music, consumer brands, venture capital, and private equity. Pete is co-founder and Managing Partner of Bryant Stibel, an investment firm started with Kobe Bryant in 2013 that primarily focuses on later-stage technology investments. Pete is also an advisory board member for The Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission, a nonprofit organization officially designated to attract, secure, and support high-profile sports and entertainment events in Los Angeles.

Phil Rosenthal is the creator and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” an unscripted documentary series on Netflix, which combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor.

Rosenthal was born in Queens, New York and moved with his parents and brother to New City, New York in Rockland County, where he was raised. After graduating from Hofstra University on Long Island, where he majored in theater, he embarked on a career as an actor, writer and director in New York City. In 1989, he relocated to Los Angeles.           

Rosenthal’s early writing credits include the series “Down the Shore” and “Coach." In 1995, Rosenthal created the hit CBS comedy, “Everybody Loves Raymond,” which premiered in 1996. He was the Showrunner/Executive Producer for all nine years of the show's very successful run, which ended in 2005.   

During its original run, “Everybody Loves Raymond” was nominated for over 70 Emmy awards, and won 15 awards, including two for Best Comedy Series in 2003 and 2005. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for Excellence in Television Writing for his “Everybody Loves Raymond” script, “Italy.”

Rosenthal co-wrote “America: A Tribute to Heroes,” the 9/11 telethon which aired on all four networks in September 2001, for which he won a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing.

Rosenthal is also an author, having penned a book on the art of comedy and the making of a sitcom classic. “You’re Lucky You’re Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom” was published in 2006.            

In April 2011, Rosenthal wrote, directed and starred in his first feature film for Sony Pictures. "Exporting Raymond,” the true story about the attempt to turn "Everybody Loves Raymond" into a Russian sitcom, was met with critical acclaim.                    

Rosenthal’s first travel food series, “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having,” premiered on PBS in fall 2015 and received two Taste Awards as well as the winner of the 2016 James Beard Award for Best Television Program, on Location.    

Rosenthal lives in Los Angeles, with his wife, actress Monica Horan (who played Amy on “Everybody Loves Raymond”), and their two children.

Marcus Samuelsson is the acclaimed chef behind many restaurants worldwide including Red Rooster Harlem, MARCUS Montreal, Marcus B&P, Red Rooster Overtown and Marcus Fish + Chop House in the Bahamas. Samuelsson was the youngest person to receive a three-star review from The New York Times and was the guest chef for the Obama Administration’s first state dinner. He has won multiple James Beard Foundation awards for his work as a chef and host of No Passport Required, his public television series with Vox/Eater. Samuelsson was crowned champion of Top Chef Masters and Chopped All-Stars and is the head judge of the show Top Chef Family Style. A committed philanthropist, Samuelsson is co-chair of Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP), which focuses on helping underserved youth. Samuelsson co-produces the annual Harlem EatUp! Festival, which celebrates the food, art, and culture of Harlem. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Samuelsson converted his restaurants Red Rooster Harlem, Marcus B&P in Newark, and Red Rooster Overtown in Miami into community kitchens in partnership with World Central Kitchen, serving over 230,000 meals to those in need. He has an audio project with Audible, titled Our Harlem, and co-hosts This Moment podcast with Swedish rapper Timbuktu on ACAST. He is the author of several cookbooks, including The New York Times bestselling memoir Yes, Chef: A Memoir and his latest book The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food. 

Pharrell Williams is a visionary recording artist, producer, songwriter, philanthropist, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. He has been a creative force in the music industry and beyond for more than two decades.

Over the years, Pharrell has been honored with 13 Grammy Awards, including 2004’s, 2014’s and 2019’s Producer of the Year, and ASCAP’s prestigious Golden Note Award in 2012. In 2014, his original song “Happy,” featured in Despicable Me 2, also received an Academy Award nomination. In 2017, he received an Academy Award nomination for co-producing Best Picture-nominated Hidden Figures (2016), as well as a Golden Globe nomination for co-scoring the film. In the summer of 2020, Williams was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with Chad Hugo for their work as The Neptunes.

In 2019, Pharrell founded YELLOW, a non-profit working to even the odds for all youth through education. YELLOW’s ecosystem approach puts youth at the center and surrounds them with the supports they need to realize their potential. In 2021, YELLOW launched YELLOWHAB — an immersive educational environment that sparks imagination in a story-filled space where children transcend the everyday on a journey for deeper learning. In 2020, Williams launched Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative that will provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-ups. Black Ambition is committed to leveling the playing field and fostering the ingenuity, determination, and resilience of underrepresented entrepreneurs.

In addition to his musical and philanthropic endeavors, Pharrell narrated Universal’s 2018 remake of the classic film THE GRINCH, authored the book A Fish Doesn’t Know It’s Wet, and released a new Netflix Original series with his producing partner, Mimi Valdés, titled Brainchild (2018). Past projects include Dope (2015) and Roxanne Roxanne (2017). Next up, Williams and Valdés will team up with Kenya Barris for a stage musical inspired by the Juneteenth African American holiday tradition celebrating the final day of United States slavery.

Not stopping there, Pharrell has excelled as a fashion designer with his Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream apparel brands, the textile company Bionic Yarn, Adidas and Chanel. In the fall of 2019, he opened a restaurant and cocktail lounge called Swan and Bar Bevy in Miami’s Design District along with David Grutman. Williams and Grutman have teamed up once again to open The Goodtime Hotel in Miami in April 2021. Most recently, Williams announced his newest venture, Humanrace, his luxury product company with a mission to empower all people in their pursuit of wellbeing.

In April 2019, Pharrell launched the first ever SOMETHING IN THE WATER, a multi-day music festival and cultural experience on the beach in his hometown of Virginia Beach. The festival’s mission was to unite the community and celebrate the diversity and magic of Virginia Beach. It was an opportunity to bring the best of what Pharrell has encountered around the world back to his hometown.

In June 2019, Williams released "Letter to My Godfather," an Emmy-nominated original song for Netflix’s Black Godfather about the legendary music executive, Clarence Avant. Williams also produced five songs on the soundtrack for Disney’s 2019 remake of The Lion King including, “I Just Can’t Wait To Be King,” “Hakuna Matata,” “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Mbube.”

Most recently, Williams teamed up with Jay-Z on their single “Entrepreneur,” a song celebrating and empowering Black entrepreneurs.

A longtime advocate against racial injustice, Pharrell was an integral part in the talks with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam about Juneteenth being a permanent paid state holiday. Virginia has long marked Juneteenth by issuing a proclamation, but the date has not previously been considered a state holiday. This June, Pharrell joined Governor Northam at a press conference at which he announced his plans to do just that. Since the press conference in Virginia, Pharrell continues to push other states and companies to do the same and remains at the forefront of the fight for racial equality across the country.