Freelance journalist Clay Beyersdorfer reached out to CIA to do a profile on Chef Roshara Sanders ’14. Beyersdorfer, a military veteran, was interested in speaking with Chef Sanders about her service and journey to CIA. In the article, which appeared in military publication We are the Mighty, Sanders credits her military discipline and teamwork with shaping her leadership in the kitchen and mentorship style. Her mission today centers on using food to heal, connect, and empower, especially women, veterans, and underrepresented voices in fine dining. The article was picked by Yahoo and other syndications.
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