...Wansink was so highly cited and his body of work was so influential. Wansink also collected government grants, helped shape the marketing practices at food companies, and worked with the White House to influence food policy in this country.
By "worked with the White House" is meant, the Obamanation period White House..
(Brian Wansink ) was appointed by the White House to be the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion Executive Director in charge of the Dietary Guidelines for 2010 and the Food Guide Pyramid (MyPyramid.gov).
https://cifs.cornell.edu/people/brian-wansink/
Is that an inside or outside position?
Part-time offsite, large check?