Yes, Chefs! We are grateful to Chef Keith Butler (100 Black Men, National Health & Wellness Committee, Chef's Outreach Association), Chef Victor Schmidt, and Judy Dodd (Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist) for sharing their wisdom and tips on healthy cooking and eating with our TIP alumni. Here is what our participants had to say:

Your vegan macaroni and cheese was such a delightful surprise at our Juneteenth celebration! As a vegetarian and committed healthy eater, delicious health-forward twists on a classic stand out to me.  Your dish didn’t leave me wishing for a single thing – except another serving.  Thank you for sharing your innovative culinary perspective with us and for your warm and inviting approach to food.  We’d love to have you back!

Knowledge is Power! Many of us follow that and seek knowledge in our faith, career, and health. But when it comes to our food, what fuels these pursuits most of us leave it to chance or habit. What Chef Outreach does is give us the knowledge so we can take power to positively impact our health through the food we use to fuel everything we pursue. 

We are incredibly grateful to Chef Keith Butler and nutrition expert Judy Dodd for their outstanding contributions to the Community Liver Alliance's MASH Challenge Pilot Program. This initiative is essential in addressing the growing epidemic of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), which are the leading causes of chronic liver disease in the United States.
Chef Keith and Judy brought their unparalleled expertise and passion for health to the forefront, creating a series of food-related educational videos that are both engaging and practical. Their approach to nutrition goes beyond simple instruction—they meet people where they are with their food, offering realistic and sustainable strategies to shift dietary habits away from processed foods and excessive sugars toward balanced, nutritious diets.

Understanding that food is deeply cultural, Chef Keith and Judy have masterfully shown individuals and families how to make their favorite dishes more healthful without sacrificing taste. Their easy-to-understand recipes and substitution strategies are empowering our liver patients to make small, steady changes in their daily diets—changes that we believe will lead to significant improvements in liver health markers, reduced symptoms of MASLD/MASH, and overall better health.

Their dynamic teamwork and dedication are making a real difference in how our community approaches healthy eating, and we are excited to continue this collaboration. We look forward to seeing the lasting impact their work will have on the lives of those affected by liver disease and their ongoing support in helping our audiences become health-smart in their food choices.

YES, has benefited from the expertise of the esteemed Chef, Keith Butler. Chef has donated his time and expertise to YES students for over 15 years in some capacity or other. More specifically, Chef Butler is an integral component of our Wellness Wednesdays. The contribution from him and his associate Judy Dodd, is creative, interesting, informative, and fun filled. Students are always out of their seats, taste testing, cooking, learning new recipes, and sharing with their peers. This is a favorite activity for the students. We value and appreciate the dedication shown by Chef to give his very best to our students. We are so fortunate! 

Thanks, Chef Keith! You are valued and appreciated.