Shilpa Gadhok
Title: Founder & CEO of SEE GOOD STRATEGY GROUP; 2 Years on the Advisory Board
Shilpa Gadhok has served on Pilot Light’s Advisory Board for 2 years. Shilpa Gadhok joined Pilot Light driven by a desire to inspire for-profit businesses to amplify their impact by aligning with organizations dedicated to meaningful socio-economic and environmental change. With a deep-rooted belief in the transformative power of education and food system reform, Shilpa found that Pilot Light’s mission harmoniously combined these passions into one powerful cause.
As someone who believes in the responsibility to prepare future generations for their roles in addressing society’s most pressing systemic issues, Shilpa sees food as a cornerstone of this preparation. She understands that our food system profoundly affects the health of our bodies, the vitality of our environment, and the structure of our economy. Shilpa is passionate about leveraging Pilot Light’s work to cultivate awareness and inspire action, preparing future generations to take an active role in shaping the food systems of tomorrow. She sees Pilot Light’s educational initiatives as crucial in equipping students with the knowledge they need to make informed choices about their health, understand food’s environmental footprint, and recognize its socio-economic implications. By fostering these connections, Shilpa believes that Pilot Light is helping build a generation ready to drive sustainable change at all levels of society, creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the classroom.
Favorite Food Education Standard: Can’t Choose!
All of the Standards resonate with me. But if I had to narrow it down, I would say 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. They resonate for all of the reasons I’ve stated above 🙂
A favorite food memory:
My mom’s Butter Chicken and Chole are the talk of the town in our suburb of Maryland where I grew up. No one else makes it quite like her, and to this day, the flavors behind these dishes ooze feelings of warmth and comfort in me. My family hails from India and even though I was born and brought up in the US, the food of my motherland has been a cornerstone in our home. Butter Chicken or Chole were only made when guests came to visit or we had a gathering at our home. They were special dishes my mom would only cook up when company was over, so naturally, I loved it when people would visit us. Now, when I go home every few months, she makes them for me, and it’s like a warm hug to welcome me back.
Why I Support Pilot Light:
I believe it’s our responsibility to prepare future generations to tackle society’s most pressing issues, and food is a cornerstone of that preparation. Our food system impacts the health of our bodies, the environment, and the economy. Through Pilot Light’s educational initiatives, I’m passionate about inspiring young people to make informed choices about their health, understand food’s environmental impact, and recognize its socio-economic implications. By fostering this awareness, we’re equipping students to take an active role in shaping a healthier, more sustainable future—creating a ripple effect that extends far beyond the classroom.
Reach me: Connect with me on LinkedIn!