The Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation® is dedicated to transforming U.S. public education for underserved youth. The Foundation drives reform by engaging in practice, policy and partnerships that provide quality education and enrichment opportunities.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andre Agassi
J. Jeffrey Assaf
Ivan Blumberg
C. David Cush
Kenneth H. Fearn
Mark L. Fine
David Foster
Michael D. Fraizer
David Harrison Gilmour
Larry Grossman
Brent Handler
Bill Hornbuckle
Sir Elton John
Emeril Lagasse
David Markowitz
Mark Mastrov
Lawrence T. McIntosh
Perry C. Rogers
Richard T. Santulli
Craig R. Smith
Kurt Stache
Terdema L. Ussery II
Billy Vassiliadis
Ty Warner
Jack Williams
Marsha Garces Williams
Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Lagasse is the chef-proprietor of nine restaurants and is a renowned television personality and author. Trained in the art of classic French cuisine, Lagasse pioneered the "New New Orleans" style of cooking that earned him worldwide acclaim. He hosts "The Essence of Emeril" and "Emeril Live" on the Food Network. Lagasse is also the food correspondent for "Good Morning America" and the author of several bestselling cookbooks.
Lagasse earned a degree from Johnson and Wales University, and later received an honorary doctorate degree from the university. In September 2002, Lagasse established the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to support and encourage programs creating developmental and educational opportunities for children.