OUR VALUES

The Center for Foodborne Illness Research and Prevention is dedicated to working with our employees, volunteers, partners, and all food safety stakeholders to prevent illness and death from foodborne disease. CFI seeks to develop an environment of openness, trust, and integrity that encourages research, education and advocacy on food safety issues that will result in stronger food protections for all Americans.

Dedication

CFI is dedicated to improving public health by preventing illness and death due to foodborne disease through research, education and advocacy. CFI strives to develop proactive and innovative programs and activities that are consistent with our mission. We acknowledge the importance of science and look to continually improve the development and implementation of our programs and services.

Transparency, Integrity and Honesty

CFI pursues its mission with integrity and honor, upholding CFI’s values. CFI is committed to being open and transparent about our mission, program activities, and finances by providing accurate, objective, relevant and timely information to the public and other interested parties.

Inclusiveness

CFI is dedicated to treating all persons equally and with respect. We strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we live and work and the broader community that we represent.

Respect

CFI values its employees, volunteers, donors and partners and strives to foster a climate of openness and trust that encourages diverse perspectives. CFI respects the privacy of others and will maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to CFI.

Stewardship and Accountability

CFI donors have entrusted their funding to CFI with the purpose of preventing foodborne illness. As such, CFI is committed to the responsible management and use of CFI assets and will act in good faith, exercising due care in all we do. CFI will comply with all applicable government laws, rules and regulations and will continually strive for excellence in financial management to ensure the long-term viability of the organization and the achievement of CFI’s mission.

Excellence

CFI strives for excellence in our work and is dedicated to improving public health. We support and encourage excellence in our governance, management, programs and partnerships. We are committed to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Conflict of Interest

CFI promotes objectivity and strives to maintain public confidence in our work and our mission. Therefore, as representatives of CFI, employees and volunteers are obligated to place the interest of CFI ahead of any personal interest or gain and disclose all facts regarding any activity, investment or interest that may result in an actual or perceived personal or professional gain.

Possible conflicts of interests – including but not limited to financial (other than ownership in mutual funds), occupational or professional – should be disclosed to the Executive Director and, if warranted, the Board of Directors. Each CFI employee and volunteer will annually review CFI’s Conflict of Interest Policy and disclose any potential conflicts of interest.