Our Mission
Ciao & Zen Collective is dedicated to elevating culture through hospitality, art, deep learning, and transformative learning. We cultivate cultural leaders who connect communities, champion whole foods, tell authentic stories, and create lasting beauty and meaning in everything they touch.
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Cultural Reverence
We approach every culture with deep respect and genuine curiosity, seeking to learn rather than appropriate, to honor rather than exploit.
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Whole Food,
Whole Health
We champion whole, unprocessed ingredients and work to make them accessible and desirable, rejecting the false choice between convenience and health.
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Legacy Thinking
We make decisions with future generations in mind, building institutions and systems that will outlive us and continue creating positive impact.
Programming
Key Initiatives
Our programming unites hospitality, storytelling, education, and design to cultivate leaders, strengthen communities, and foster equity. With your support, these initiatives will lay the foundation for a legacy that endures for generations.
Rising Star Fellowship
Transformative Growth
The Rising Star Fellowship nurtures developing cultural leaders across seven interconnected disciplines through a transformative 12-month program, including global immersion, elite mentorship, and community impact.
Global Table Dinner Series
Diversify Experiences
Our Global Table Dinner Series invites members to immerse themselves in cultural learning through intimate dinners that blend culinary excellence with storytelling, design, and education.
Community Impact
Equity Through Care
Our Global Flavors Program engages underserved communities through cultural education and improved access to healthy food, fostering equity. Through strategic partnerships, we will deliver culturally diverse whole-food boxes and provide educational programming for schools, seniors, and families.
