Gary Oppenheimer

Food Waste Thought Leader, CNN Hero & World Food Prize Nominee

Add to My Shortlist

New Jersey, USA
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info

Categories:

REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Gary Oppenheimer Biography

Gary Oppenheimer is a sought after food waste thought leader, World Food Prize nominee, CNN Hero, lecturer and speaker (including two TEDx presentations), Points of Light Tribute winner, Purpose Prize Fellow, Huffington Post’s “Greatest Person of the Day” and “2011 Game Changer”, winner of the Russell Berrie Foundation’s “Making A Difference” award, winner of the Glynwood 2011 “Wave of the Future” award, winner of the 2012 Elfenworks “In Harmony With Hope” award, Echoing Green semifinalist and founder of AmpleHarvest.org now makes his home in the mountains of northern New Jersey after having lived on a boat on the Hudson River in Manhattan since 1978. He is also a Master Gardener, Rutgers Environmental Steward, former community garden director, Environmental Commissioner in northern New Jersey, an avid gardener and long distance cyclist.

An early pioneer in the electronic mail industry, MCI Inc. asked Oppenheimer in 1985 to help them sell and support the then fledgling MCI Mail electronic mail service. Within a few years, he became their largest global sales agent. In the early 2000’s after buying a home deep in the woods in a rural northern New Jersey and planting an orchard and garden, Oppenheimer realized he actually needed to learn how to grow things and became a Master Gardener. A year later, he completed the Rutgers Environmental Stewards program.

Over the next several years, he expanded his home gardens, became a lecturer, an environmental commissioner in his town, advocated for region wide watershed preservation laws and became the director of a community garden.

Aware of the increasing hunger problem in America and, in 2009, after seeing the amount of wasted food in the community garden as well as other gardens around the country, he created AmpleHarvest.org – a nationwide effort to enable America’s 61 million home gardeners who grow food to be able to easily find a local food pantry eager for their excess garden bounty.

Named CNN Hero a year later, he was introduced on the Larry King Live show which was followed by a live interview with CNN anchor Ali Velshi. He has appeared in numerous radio and TV interviews, has spoken at a global philanthropy conference in Athens Greece, Wharton’s Social Responsibility conference, Cultivate Iowa, the Food Conference at UC Davis, Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City, the Brooklyn Food Conference, and many others.

Oppenheimer has also presented AmpleHarvest.org to USDA People’s Garden Initiative Conference in Washington DC, hosted a webinar for 100,000 invited USDA employees on gardening and hunger and has been interviewed numerous time by both print and electronic (local and network) media outlets nationwide.

Because AmpleHarvest.org worked closely with former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative to improve fresh food access at thousands of food pantries nationwide, he had the opportunity to meet the President and First Lady and she subsequently highlighted AmpleHarvest.org in a speech in early 2012.

Backed by the USDA, Google Inc. Bonnie Plants, the National Gardening Association, the National Council of Churches and many faith and service organizations, AmpleHarvest.org is now helping 8,990 food pantries be accessible to local gardeners and other donors.

He also enjoys boating, hiking, farming, and attacking challenges of all sorts. Oppenheimer is a firm believer in the notion that to do the impossible, you must first believe it isn’t.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Gary Oppenheimer and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Gary Oppenheimer

Speaking Topics

America’s Food Safety Net – How We Fight Hunger With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back

While 42 million Americans grow more food in their garden than they can use, preserve or give to friends, 50 million Americans nationwide are food insecure. A new disruptive solution enables people to reach into their backyard instead of their back pocket to help end hunger.
AmpleHarvest.org – No Food Left Behind

Challenges encountered by great ideas and innovations in the non-profit realm and why we should welcome risking success.
Food Waste Costing More Than You Thought

Half of the produce in America (including 11 billion pounds of locally grown fresh food) is never consumed. Learn the costs of food waste and some of the simple sustainable solutions to the problem.
People of Faith Responding To Food Waste

A look at Food Waste Weekend – how a small non-profit has clergy of all faiths across America learning about and then giving sermons on food waste – each from their own faith perspective.
Innovative Solutions, Innovative Metrics

How innovative changes call for a new way of measuring success — or failure.
The Power of One — How an aging geek changed a food network

An inspirational look at how people with ideas and passion can make changes that ripple across the world. Key takeaway: You can do the impossible if you first believe it isn’t.

Videos

FAQs

HOW TO BOOK Gary Oppenheimer?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Gary Oppenheimer for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Gary Oppenheimer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Gary Oppenheimer or any other celebrity of your choice.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Gary Oppenheimer?

Speaking fees for Gary Oppenheimer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Gary Oppenheimer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Gary Oppenheimer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Gary Oppenheimer?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Gary Oppenheimer for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Oppenheimer for your next private or corporate function.
WHAT IS A FULL-SERVICE TALENT BOOKING AGENCY?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Gary Oppenheimer or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Gary Oppenheimer or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Check Availability

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

Users also viewed these speakers:

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

Add to My Shortlist

Gary Oppenheimer

Food Waste Thought Leader, CNN Hero & World Food Prize Nominee

Travels From:

New Jersey, USA

Speaking Fee:

Live Event: Please Contact

Virtual Event: Please Contact

More Fee Info

PROFILE
TOPICS
VIDEOS
Check Availability

Gary Oppenheimer Biography

He also enjoys boating, hiking, farming, and attacking challenges of all sorts. Oppenheimer is a firm believer in the notion that to do the impossible, you must first believe it isn’t.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Gary Oppenheimer and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Gary Oppenheimer

Gary Oppenheimer Speaking Topics

America’s Food Safety Net – How We Fight Hunger With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back

While 42 million Americans grow more food in their garden than they can use, preserve or give to friends, 50 million Americans nationwide are food insecure. A new disruptive solution enables people to reach into their backyard instead of their back pocket to help end hunger.
AmpleHarvest.org – No Food Left Behind

Challenges encountered by great ideas and innovations in the non-profit realm and why we should welcome risking success.

Food Waste Costing More Than You Thought

Half of the produce in America (including 11 billion pounds of locally grown fresh food) is never consumed. Learn the costs of food waste and some of the simple sustainable solutions to the problem.

People of Faith Responding To Food Waste

A look at Food Waste Weekend – how a small non-profit has clergy of all faiths across America learning about and then giving sermons on food waste – each from their own faith perspective.

Innovative Solutions, Innovative Metrics

How innovative changes call for a new way of measuring success — or failure.

The Power of One — How an aging geek changed a food network

An inspirational look at how people with ideas and passion can make changes that ripple across the world. Key takeaway: You can do the impossible if you first believe it isn’t.

Gary Oppenheimer Videos

Gary Oppenheimer: Founder of AmpleHarvest.org

Gary Oppenheimer is the founder of AmpleHarvest.org, an organization that links the millions of amateur gardeners to local food pantries.
Gary Oppenheimer Speaking at the Hubbard Sustainability Series

Gary Oppenheimer Speaking at the Hubbard Sustainability Series on Food Waste in Omaha NE in late 2019 on food waste, AmpleHarvest.org, Food Waste...
Why Food Drives Contribute To Hunger in America | Gary Oppenheimer | TEDx

In this eye-opening talk, Gary explains how donating food to your local food drive can actually contribute to the hunger problem! By donating money...

See All Videos »

Speaker Lists Featuring Gary Oppenheimer

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security Experts

Leading Sustainability Speakers on Agriculture & Food Security

Whether they're investing in clean and sustainable technology, advocating for farmworker wellbeing and environmentally friendly growing methods, or addressing food inequity, these environmental speakers are knowledgeable...

Humanitarians Advocating for Equal Access to Food, Water & Housing

Leading Activists for Basic Human Rights

The human rights speakers in this list include sought-after social justice activists, business and nonprofit leaders, and philanthropists. Everyone has the right to a standard of living that sustains their health and...

Browse All Keynote Speaker Lists »

FAQs on booking Gary Oppenheimer

How to book Gary Oppenheimer?

Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Gary Oppenheimer for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Gary Oppenheimer, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Gary Oppenheimer or any other celebrity of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Gary Oppenheimer?

Speaking fees for Gary Oppenheimer, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Gary Oppenheimer charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Gary Oppenheimer, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Gary Oppenheimer?

All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Gary Oppenheimer for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gary Oppenheimer for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?

All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Gary Oppenheimer or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Gary Oppenheimer or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Gary Oppenheimer is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as America’s Food Safety Net – How We Fight Hunger With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back, AmpleHarvest.org – No Food Left Behind, Food Waste Costing More Than You Thought, People of Faith Responding To Food Waste, Innovative Solutions, Innovative Metrics and The Power of One — How an aging geek changed a food network. The estimated speaking fee range to book Gary Oppenheimer for your event is available upon request. Gary Oppenheimer generally travels from NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kate Kavanaugh, Robyn O’Brien, Vanessa Garcia Polanco, Sarah Frey and Jamie Margolin. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gary Oppenheimer for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Gary Oppenheimer

Gary Oppenheimer Speaking Topics

America’s Food Safety Net – How We Fight Hunger With One Hand Tied Behind Our Back

While 42 million Americans grow more food in their garden than they can use, preserve or give to friends, 50 million Americans nationwide are food insecure. A new disruptive solution enables people to reach into their backyard instead of their back pocket to help end hunger.
AmpleHarvest.org – No Food Left Behind

Challenges encountered by great ideas and innovations in the non-profit realm and why we should welcome risking success.
Food Waste Costing More Than You Thought

Half of the produce in America (including 11 billion pounds of locally grown fresh food) is never consumed. Learn the costs of food waste and some of the simple sustainable solutions to the problem.
People of Faith Responding To Food Waste

A look at Food Waste Weekend – how a small non-profit has clergy of all faiths across America learning about and then giving sermons on food waste – each from their own faith perspective.
Innovative Solutions, Innovative Metrics

How innovative changes call for a new way of measuring success — or failure.
The Power of One — How an aging geek changed a food network

An inspirational look at how people with ideas and passion can make changes that ripple across the world. Key takeaway: You can do the impossible if you first believe it isn’t.