Women in Leadership Conf: Alice Waters - Haas School

Alice Waters, chef, author, and proprietor of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California, speaks at the Haas School Women in Leadership Conference at UC Berkeley

Over the course of three decades, Waters' restaurant, Chez Panisse, has developed a network of local farmers and ranchers with a dedication to sustainable agriculture. Waters' commitment to education led to the creation of kitchen classrooms and the Chez Panisse Foundation, that uses food traditions to teach, nurture, and empower young people. (March 1, 2008)

The University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business is one of the world's leading producers of new ideas and knowledge in all areas of business - which includes the distinction of having two of its faculty members receive the Nobel Prize in Economics over the past 15 years. The school offers six degree-granting programs. Its mission is to develop innovative business leaders - individuals who redefine how we do business by putting new ideas into action, and who do so responsibly. The school's distinctive culture is defined by four key principles - question the status quo; confidence without attitude; students always; and, beyond yourself.

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[janesatorres]

Women too have minds to speak.

[Transferstats]

Out of all haas speakers, she was the worst. She shouldnt be speaking there.

[MrZebraZombie]

@mhirtes12, yes, thank you.

[mhirtes12]

@MrZebraZombie Wow. A food snob. How original.

[MrZebraZombie]

@mhirtes12, i'm not sure if you know this but vegetables can be grown in other parts of the world. I know you're an American snob and you probably think vegetables were invented in America, but darling, pull your brainless fucking head out of your ass.

[decofreak]

That's definitely a valid argument, mhirtes. Widespread famine may definitely exist for those who are unable to eat due to extended inclimate weather and/or lack of local resources. I think it is important to keep her theory in mind, though. Obviously, not all areas are able to eat strictly locally, but learning how to farm (if it is able to be), utilize, and appreciate the land that is available in a sustainable way is extremely important.

[mhirtes12]

Does this snooty, deluded woman even THINK about the massive global FAMINE that would result if mass-produced food didn't exist? Children should NOT be deprived of a vitamin C simply because they were not blessed enough to have been born in a temperate climate for oranges like Ms. Waters was.

Also, I wonder how long California would last if Colorado decided to keep it's water to itself locally? Let's see you try growing your snobby little garden with NO WATER, Alice, ya ditzy hypocrite!

[debashishbramha]

She is very clear in her thoughts.

Wonderful ,lot to learn.

Thanks

[mumus2003]

Elegant and inspiring..Thank you