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Kwame Onwuachi ’13, James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef of the Year

“Just keep going. Don’t stop, no matter what obstacles get in your way. If you have your mind set and you have goals in place, stick with those goals, figure out how to adapt, how to pivot, and...

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Chef Jennifer Jasinski ’89, Rocky Mountain Restaurateur

CIA Alumni Bio Jennifer Jasinski is the highly successful executive chef and owner of Rioja, Bistro Vendôme, Euclid Hall Bar & Kitchen, Stoic & Genuine, and Ultreia, all in Denver, CO. “I...

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Jesse Szewczyk ’14—Writing His Own Future at BuzzFeed

CIA Alumni Bio “As a food writer, I think it’s important to have a background rooted in kitchens to be able to connect and responsibly write about the industry. The CIA helped me understand the...

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Adán Medrano—Celebrating the Indigenous Cuisine of Texas and the Americas

“Work hard, depend on your love of cooking to sustain you. Always connect food to Mother Earth. You share beauty when you share food.” CIA Alumni Bio Chef Adán Medrano is a food writer, chef, and...

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Adrienne Capps—Nonprofit Executive Changes Career to Pursue Passion

CIA Alumni Bio “Coming to the CIA was the best decision I ever made. I am grateful both for the education and connections I made through the college.” What made a former university assistant dean go...

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Sonia Lisbeth Toral—Minding Her Own Business

“To a new student I would say to use every minute you are in school. Time flies by so meet lots of people (students and instructors), get a job, use the library and all the resources available to you,...

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Francesca Zani—The Road to an Exciting Career in Food Media

“It’s important to build a network of mentors and professionals that can guide and advise your education and career. Always persist beyond your limits and never say no to an opportunity. The people...

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Deep Patel—An Understanding of Food and Self

“I would tell them that, though it may be intimidating, they should take the leap. You won’t be sorry! The CIA provides the best culinary education you can get.” CIA Alumni Bio As associate research...

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Joseph Ndungu—Guarding Our Food Systems

“I loved the atmosphere, the knowledge, the passion and the professionalism of the CIA chefs and professors. They were giving me all the tools for my toolbox. All I had to do was be open to learning!”...

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Alumni Spotlight – Amber Spiegel

“Be open to change and whatever comes your way.” CIA Alumni Bio Amber Spiegel ’07 Creativity runs in Amber Spiegel’s family. Her father attended the CIA in the 1970s but eventually turned his talents...

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Kaylee Gill—Finding the Formula for Success

“The education I received at CIA was well-rounded and gave me the opportunity to learn the skills I needed to succeed at a food company and effectively communicate my knowledge of baking to them.” CIA...

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Business, Management, and Hospitality: Q&A with Jerry Fischetti ’78

If you’re interested in the business side of food, what do you need to know to be successful? A hands-on understanding of the professional kitchen, knowledge of business subjects like finance and...

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Alumni Bio: Chieyen Meachem

“Every single day I use what I learned at the CIA…I’ve been able to use all of that knowledge in my jobs.” CIA Alumni Bio CIA bachelor’s graduate Chieyen Meachem seemingly did it all at the college....

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Jules Esposito: Hospitality Personified

CIA Student Bio “I have been riding the wave of this new (Hospitality Management) program and it has been an amazing journey that’s opening my eyes to new cultures, foods, experiences, and some...

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Alumni Bio: Adam Crocini ’00

“The CIA gave me the foundation and understanding of the business, from the basics to the complex, through both the associate and bachelor’s programs.” CIA Alumni Bio What types of jobs have you held...

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Rachel Gurjar ’15: Taking Action Towards Personal Fulfillment

“Come with an open mind, a desire to learn and you will have the best experience of your life.” CIA Alumni Bio Rachel Gurjar ’15 is the test kitchen manager and food editor of The Feedfeed website, an...

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CHEF SARA QUINTEROS-SHILLING ’12: The CIA was the Foundation of My Education

“The CIA has an outstanding reputation. I did not attend culinary school for the same reasons that most people do. I wanted to understand basic culinary techniques in order to be a better clinician.”...

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Chef Reid Shilling ’12: The CIA Stood Out Above the Rest

“The CIA introduced me to skills I would need to to thrive in the industry. “ CIA Alumni Bio Reid Shilling ’12 grew up in a food industry family. The Shilling Canning Company began operation in 1935...

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Chef and Restaurateur Michael Mina ’89: Running a Restaurant Empire

“I love to cook. I am truly curious to learn more about food every day,” CIA Alumni Bio Award winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina ’89 heads up a successful restaurant group with 39 restaurants...

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