Celebrating Women in Foodservice
As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s only natural that The Culinary Institute of America pay homage to successful women in foodservice both past
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Avery Britton – Student Bio
Degree: Associate of Occupational Studies Major: Culinary Arts Campus: Hyde Park, NY Hometown: Kirkland, VA A Fortunate Change of Plans Avery Britton loves basketball, but…
Patrick Lobbes – Student Bio
Read about CIA student, Patrick Lobbes. "Food had become more than a hobby; it became a deep-seated obsession that I couldn't get my fill of.
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Robert “R.J.” Yoakum – Student Bio
Read about Robert RJ Yoakum, CIA culinary arts student athlete. “I’m very competitive on court, off-court my attitude is ‘I’m not here for basketball.’ My priority is school.
General Manager Tim McKevitt ’10, Leading by Example
Info about Tim McKevitt, Assistant General Manager of North End Grill and culinary arts alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.
Chef Beth Wisniewski ’11, Every Day is Different
Info about Beth Wisniewski, Executive Coordinator at Gramercy Tavern and alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.
Senior Director of Operations Kevin Richer ’04, Remember to Stay Humble
Info about Kevin Richer, managing partner at North End Grill and culinary arts alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.
Director of Operations Joe Tarasco ’05, Cook From the Heart
Info about Joe Tarasco, Executive Chef of Culinary Operations at Marta and culinary arts alumni from The Culinary Institute of America.
Chief of Staff Richard Coraine ’80, Be Curious
Info about Richard Coraine, Chief Development Officer at Union Square Hospitality Group and CIA culinary arts alumni.
Assistant General Manager Kimberly Yu ’11, Creating the Best Experiences
Info about Kimberly Yu, Service Manager at North End Grill and culinary arts alumni from The Culinary Institute of America.
Sommelier Jack Mason ’08, Incredible Resources at Your Fingertips
Read about Jack Mason, Wine Director at MARTA and CIA culinary arts alumni.
Wine Director Jeff Turok ’11, The CIA Led to Lifelong Friendships
Info about Jeff Turok, talent acquisition manager and CIA culinary arts alumni.
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