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The Hill
24-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
French-American Foundation unveils 2025 ‘Young Leaders'
The French-American Foundation named its annual list of Young Leaders in the U.S. and France recognized for their dedication to public service and the transatlantic relationship. These 'rising stars' have expertise in various fields including defense, law, medicine, finance and technology. The 2025 cohort will join a network of 600 alumni selected since the 1980s, including former President Bill Clinton, French President Emmanuel Macron, and former Secretary of States Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, among others. 'The FAF Young Leaders program brings the best and the brightest from both countries together to assure that our oldest alliance remains vibrant and candid,' said Edward Wallace, chair of the foundation's board of directors. The program is structured to allow these individuals to participate in two, five-day seminars over two years where they engage with experts for informed, cross-cultural dialogues. 'If these past years have taught us anything, it is that we must continue to invest in our relationships with like-minded friends and allies in order to build a more connected, stable and peaceful world,' said Maya Henry, a foundation board member who was named a Young Leader in 2017. Since 1976, the French-American Foundation has worked to strengthen the relationship between France and the U.S. by connecting leaders and fostering common solutions for shared problems. U.S. Ambassador James G. Lowenstein created the foundation after a career in foreign service where he worked on the Marshall Plan in Paris in 1952. He built two French-American Foundations, one in New York and one in Paris. They work independently but have identical objectives and purposes to grow the French American alliance. Today, with 4,000 plus participants, the foundation continues to promote dialogue regarding issues such as immigration, cybersecurity and health care in an effort to strengthen the transatlantic cooperation. Notable Young Leaders part of the 2025 U.S. cohort include Michelle Burbage, an associate professor and director of the public health masters program at University of Cincinnati as well as David Coen-Tanugi, a venture builder from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, focused on technological climate solutions and clean energy. Jeohn Salone Favors, President Biden's former assistant secretary of Department of Homeland Security, is also part of this year's cohort. He assisted in conducting back-channel talks between the U.S. and Iran under former President Obama. Other U.S. Young Leaders include: Tristan Gruska — head of utilities and construction at Palantir Tehcnologies. Camela Logan — research director and product lead at Meta Inc. Swati Rao Metlapalli — managing director, head of transportation and infrastructure at BNP Paribas's North America Investment Banking Teymour Shahabi — head of feature and learner strategy at Two Sigma Investment Tiffany Xingyu Wang — president of Oasis Consortium, and CEO and founder of Songsheet AI On the other side of the Atlantic, the French Young Leaders include Pascal Confavreux, deputy spokesperson and deputy director of communications for the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Guillaume Dubois, another cohort member, is the Founder & CEO of HappyVore. His company is the biggest plant-based food factory in France. Julien Jeanneney, professor of public law at the University of Strasbourg, will also join the foundation due to his work examining the French and American legal and political similarities and differences. Other French Young Leaders include: Lt. Col. Vérane Quétier — Lieutenant-Colonel, Commander of the Military Space-based Imagery Squadron Laurent Saint-Martin — Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad Angélique Delorme — deputy director of the Museum quai Branly – Jacques Chirac Fanny Marciano — managing director, head of private side corporate sales for France, BeNeLux and Nordics, JP Morgan Mathilde Saltiel — Partner, Latham & Watkin Aurélie Sannier — MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine (Université Paris Cité), specialist in pathology Read more about the 2025 cohort here.
Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Food Allergy Fund Supports Efforts to End Food Allergies and Other Chronic Diseases
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Food Allergy Fund applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again report, which provides a roadmap for addressing the childhood chronic disease crisis, and thanks the MAHA Commission for prioritizing bold, science-driven solutions to address the health challenges, such as food allergies, that face our children. By investing in research to better understand and address food allergies, we can unlock new insights with the potential to reshape the future of public health. Share 'Food allergies are a serious and rapidly growing public health crisis, affecting more than 33 million Americans—including 1 in 13 children and 1 in 10 adults. They serve as an early warning sign of broader chronic disease trends and sit at the critical intersection of food and agriculture, immune function, metabolic health, and the microbiome. By investing in research to better understand and address food allergies, we can unlock new insights with the potential to reshape the future of public health. 'We commend the Administration's dedication to fostering innovation to tackle chronic disease and improve health in America. We appreciate the dialogue already underway with leadership and support collaboration to drive forward research that addresses the root causes of allergic disease and related conditions, delivering meaningful solutions for Americans.' About the Food Allergy Fund The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge research to prevent, diagnose, and treat food allergies, a growing public health crisis affecting 10 percent of people in the United States and more than 300 million globally. Through innovative research grants and thought leadership summits, FAF is an incubator and convener, uniting scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to drive breakthroughs. FAF's mission is to create a future where no one has to suffer from food allergies. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Food Allergy Fund Supports Efforts to End Food Allergies and Other Chronic Diseases
Ilana Golant Statement on New White House Report NEW YORK, May 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Food Allergy Fund applauds the release of the Make America Healthy Again report, which provides a roadmap for addressing the childhood chronic disease crisis, and thanks the MAHA Commission for prioritizing bold, science-driven solutions to address the health challenges, such as food allergies, that face our children. "Food allergies are a serious and rapidly growing public health crisis, affecting more than 33 million Americans—including 1 in 13 children and 1 in 10 adults. They serve as an early warning sign of broader chronic disease trends and sit at the critical intersection of food and agriculture, immune function, metabolic health, and the microbiome. By investing in research to better understand and address food allergies, we can unlock new insights with the potential to reshape the future of public health. "We commend the Administration's dedication to fostering innovation to tackle chronic disease and improve health in America. We appreciate the dialogue already underway with leadership and support collaboration to drive forward research that addresses the root causes of allergic disease and related conditions, delivering meaningful solutions for Americans." About the Food Allergy FundThe Food Allergy Fund (FAF) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge research to prevent, diagnose, and treat food allergies, a growing public health crisis affecting 10 percent of people in the United States and more than 300 million globally. Through innovative research grants and thought leadership summits, FAF is an incubator and convener, uniting scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to drive breakthroughs. FAF's mission is to create a future where no one has to suffer from food allergies. To learn more, visit View source version on Contacts Media: Amy DiElsi; Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Morocco World
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algeria and Spain in Talks Over Potential Friendly
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has opened discussions with Spain over the possibility of a friendly match between Algeria and Spain in 2026. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 75th FIFA Congress, held in Asunción, Paraguay, where FAF President Walid Sadi met with Rafael Louzán Abal, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). According to a statement released by the FAF, the two officials explored avenues of cooperation, including development projects across youth football, futsal, and the women's game. However, the proposal to organise a senior international friendly has drawn the most attention. The fixture, if confirmed, would form part of Algeria's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, should they qualify. Spain, world champions in 2010 and recent winners of UEFA Euro 2024, would provide high-level opposition for the North African side. The match would be a rare meeting between the two nations, who last faced each other at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, where Spain won 3-0. Algeria, now under Vladimir Petković's guidance, aims to return to the global stage after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar. The FAF has signalled its intent to arrange top-tier friendlies in the lead-up to the 2026 tournament. While the fixture remains in the early stages of planning, both federations have expressed interest. No venue or date has been finalised, and logistical discussions are expected in the coming months. A match on Algerian soil is reportedly being considered, though a neutral venue or staging the game in Spain has not been ruled out. Tags: AlgeriaFIFA World CupSpain
Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
Statement from Ilana Golant, Founder and CEO of the Food Allergy Fund
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at the Food Allergy Fund Summit in New York City, Wade Shen, Director of Proactive Health at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), shared the agency's strategic priorities for advancing research and innovation to prevent, mitigate, and delay diseases, including food allergies and other urgent health challenges. He encouraged the event's attendees and the larger research community to engage with the agency as it helps to accelerate work on food allergies. 'On behalf of the Food Allergy Fund and our entire community, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Wade Shen and Dr. Jason Roos for affirming the agency's commitment to making allergic diseases a national health priority. Your leadership in driving research into the root causes of food allergies is essential to our mission: to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure this chronic disease. ARPA-H's bold, future-focused approach to funding transformative science reflects the growing recognition of food allergies as a serious and escalating public health issue. 'Food allergies are the canary in the coal mine for chronic disease and addressing them can unlock critical insights that can transform the future of public health. We are grateful for your partnership and dedication to advancing meaningful change for the millions of Americans affected by food allergies.' About the Food Allergy Fund The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge research to prevent, diagnose, and treat food allergies, a growing public health crisis affecting 10 percent of people in the United States and more than 300 million globally. Through innovative research grants and thought leadership summits, FAF is an incubator and convener, uniting scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs to drive breakthroughs. FAF's mission is to create a future where no one has to suffer from food allergies. To learn more, visit
