Seaver has translated his illustrious career as a chef into leadership of the Sustainable Seafood and Health Initiative at the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In this role, Barton spearheads initiatives to inform consumers and institutions about how our choices for diet and menus can promote healthier people, more secure food supplies, and thriving communities.

An internationally recognized speaker, Seaver has delivered lectures, seminars, and demos to a multitude of audiences.