Regenerative Baking #21: Raeghn Draper of CHAAD

About this episode

Raeghn Draper discusses the current state and future possibilities of the hospitality industry.

We're kicking off Season 3 of Regenerative Baking with Raeghn Draper, the executive director of CHAAD (Chicago Hospitality Accountability and Advocacy Database), an organization providing resources and information to restaurant workers, as well as, in Raeghn's words, imagining a hospitality industry that supports thriving and sustainable lives for the people who put in the bulk of the labor. Tune in for a discussion that clearly illustrates the current hospitality industry, as well as bright and expansive future possibilities.

People in this episode

Host: Dressler Parsons

Guest: Raeghn Draper

Topics covered

• hospitality industry
• restaurant workers
• sustainability
• advocacy
• labor rights

Keywords

• CHAAD
• hospitality
• sustainability
• restaurant workers
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CHAAD

Places: Chicago

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