Student Spotlight: Khamaree Howard
Student Khamaree Howard shares her CIA journey, hands-on training, leadership, and goals to mentor others and open her own restaurant.
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Student Spotlight: Ben Dorsey
Meet Ben Dorsey, a CIA student building culinary and business skills, friendships, and a path toward opening his own restaurant.
Student Spotlight: Spencer Torp
Spencer Torp blends culinary arts and beverage studies at CIA, gaining skills, community, and industry-ready experience.
Student Spotlight: Eva Kopelman
Meet Eva Kopelman, a Food Business Management student whose exciting journey—from Top Chef to CIA—shows how passion and drive shape her culinary path.
Inside Restaurant Management: Roles, Skills, and Salary Info
Get the full details on the job of a restaurant manager, including required skills, responsibilities, and pay in our guide to restaurant management.
Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Fisher ’15
Interview with Food Business Management graduate Timothy Fisher ’15. Timothy shares his experience at CIA and his pride in his education.
Alumni Spotlight: Zach Moquin ’16
CIA alumni, Zach Moquin ’16, answers questions from CIA students about his experience at CIA and gives advice for a career in the foodservice industry.
Alumni Spotlight: Chef Kimberly Roope ’22
CIA alumni, Kimberly Roope ’22, answers questions from CIA students about her experience at CIA and gives advice for a career in the foodservice industry.
CIA Alumni Lead the Way in Food Business Innovation
Learn what our CIA alumni are doing in the food business field.
Ryan Bishop ‘12: Master’s Student Spotlight
I developed a passion for the hospitality industry back in high school. I want to continue to explore what this wonderful field has to offer and grow right along with it.
Joseph Ndungu ’09 —Guarding Our Food Systems
Joseph Ndungu ’09 earned a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts Management at The Culinary Institute of America after a brief career in the military.
John Gibbs: From Army Family to CIA Family
John Gibbs is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a CIA student pursuing his bachelor’s degree in food business management at the college’s New York campus.