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Avero is committed to giving back to the industry that we love by partnering with and supporting the following organizations:
The Epicurean Charitable Foundation of Las Vegas, a non-profit organization committed to making a positive difference in the community and enriching the lives of deserving local students passionate about a career in hospitality and/or culinary arts by providing scholarships and mentorship opportunities. Each year, Avero sponsors one ECF student with an unparalleled exposure to New York City's restaurant industry and to the career paths available within this field. Over the course of four days, the student will meet with and learn from prominent chefs, managers and restaurateurs while experiencing some of city's most progressive dining trends.
Edible Schoolyard NYC - P.S. 216, an official affiliate of the Edible Schoolyard (ESY) program started by renowned chef and organic food activist Alice Waters. Its goal is to create a space in which the schoolchildren plant, harvest, prepare food and eat together, creating a comprehensive interdisciplinary curriculum, tied into New York State Standards.
Common Threads, an organization dedicated to educating children on the importance of nutrition and physical well-being, and to foster an appreciation of cultural diversity through cooking.
James Beard Foundation, committed to celebrate, nurture, and preserve America's diverse culinary heritage and future.
Share our Strength, a national nonprofit that is ending childhood hunger in America.
Drive for the Cure Washington, DC, partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC, Avero supports a 30 year tradition to help raise funds for the Washington Hospital Center Cancer Institute.
Champions for Children, supporting the Children's Hospital Boston, a community of people who are passionate about helping sick kids get better.
City Meals on Wheels, one of the largest meals on wheels programs in the U.S., delivering 2 million nutritionally balanced meals to over 16,000 seniors each year.
DC Capital Food Fight, an event that brings the food industry's best talent together to support DC Central Kitchen's unique brand of community empowerment.
Damian Mogavero
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Douglas Hsieh
President & Chief Financial Officer
John Leroi
Vice President, Client Operations &
Product Strategy
Adam Sternberg
Sales Director
James Broude
Director, Product Development
Robert Barracca
Director, Infrastructure Technologies
Fidaije Nesimi
Director, Human Resources
Glenn Story
Corporate Controller