Haile Thomas (born December 23, 2000) is a Jamaican-American[2] international speaker, youth health activist, vegan food and lifestyle influencer, the youngest Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach in the United States, and the founder/CEO of the nonprofit HAPPY (Healthy Active Positive Purposeful Youth) Thomas, whose parents immigrated from Jamaica,[2] was inspired to cook by her mother, who taught her how to cook at the age of five.
[8] In 2012, Thomas created one of the winning entries - a salad of quinoa, black beans, and corn - in the first White House Kids' State Dinner, hosted by Michelle Obama as part of her Let's Move!
[12] In 2013, Thomas founded The HAPPY Organization, to bring nutrition education to youth through cooking classes, summer camps, and in-school programs.
[6] In 2016, Thomas partnered with the non-profit organization Harlem Grown to provide education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
Thomas has served on the youth advisory boards for Alliance for a Healthier Generation[14] and ChopChopKids,[15] and as a Junior Chef Advisor for Hyatt Hotels.