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Why Kids, Knives & Fire is a Good Thing - Ballroom A/B

10:00-11:00am Morning Keynote with Chad Houser

Always one to add a little levity to the conversation, Chad often describes Café Momentum as “taking kids out of jail and teaching them to play with knives and fire.” But it’s this charisma and passion to teach life, social and employment skills to Dallas’ most at-risk youth that makes him a hit with everyone from philanthropists and dinner-goers to the young people participating in the program.

After 17 years as a chef, Chad sold his partnership of Parigi Restaurant in 2012 to devote his full attention to the role of Executive Director of Café Momentum.

Chad will entertain you with his insights and humor to tell his story of how using his skills and passion allowed him innovate in a way that helps solve workforce challenges and gives hope to a population often forgotten. As he says, the kids 'run the restaurant' but refer to their work not as a job, but as a family.

Speakers

Chad Houser, Founder, Executive Director and Head Chef, Cafe Momentum

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