From young cooks to CIA graduates to some of the biggest names in the food world, women who dream of wearing the chef’s uniform have drawn much of their

“I knew the program at the CIA in culinary arts would give me the discipline, organization, and leaderships skills I needed to be successful.

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

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…

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.

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.

Info about Tim McKevitt, Assistant General Manager of North End Grill and culinary arts alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Beth Wisniewski, Executive Coordinator at Gramercy Tavern and alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Kevin Richer, managing partner at North End Grill and culinary arts alumni of The Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Joe Tarasco, Executive Chef of Culinary Operations at Marta and culinary arts alumni from The Culinary Institute of America.

Info about Richard Coraine, Chief Development Officer at Union Square Hospitality Group and CIA culinary arts alumni.

Info about Kimberly Yu, Service Manager at North End Grill and culinary arts alumni from The Culinary Institute of America.