CIA Master’s Degree Student Spotlights

Alumni Spotlights

Graduate alumni at the Culinary Institute of America bring with them diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and personal experiences from all walks of life. But they all share one thing in common: a passion to succeed in the food, wine and beverage, and hospitality industries.

 

Food Business Alumni

 

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Ryan Bishop.

Ryan Bishop ’20

Catering Sales Manager, Caviar & Bananas

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Morgan Burkhardt.

Morgan Burkhardt ’23

Pastry Supervisor, Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island

Culinary Institute of America School of Graduate Studies alumni, Michael Hornback ’21.

Michael Hornback ’21

Corporate Executive Chef, Custom Culinary

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Alyssa Irwin.

Alyssa Irwin ’23

Event and Operations Coordinator, Monona Catering

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Carolyn Kading.

Carolyn Kading ’20

Climate and Agricultural Communications Specialist, Amazon

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Jacob Marotta.

Jacob Marotta ’22

Co-owner, Kiki’s Coffee Shop

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Megan McQuinn.

Megan McQuinn ’22

Strategy Manager, Starbucks

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Katelyn Moir.

Katelyn Moir ’23

Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Kaiser Permanente

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Kayla Murdock.

Kayla Murdock ’22

Grocery Team Leader, National Grocery Chain

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Aathira Sethumadhavan.

Aathira Sethumadhavan ’23

Entrepreneur and Influencer

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni Andrea Todd.

Andrea Todd ’21

Vice President, Dessert Holdings

Culinary Institute of America Master's in Food Business alumni DeAndre Weaver.

DeAndre Weaver ’15/’21

Owner/Creator, Haus of Sauce

 

 

Sustainable Food Systems Alumni

 

JB Douglas ’23 - Culinary Institute of America alumni in Master’s in Sustainable Food Systems.

JB Douglas ’24

 

 

Wine and Beverage Management Alumni

 

Emilie Lariviere ’23, CIA Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management alumni.

Emilie Lariviere ’23

Private Client Wine Specialist, Brasswood Winery Estate

CIA Wine and Beverage Management graduate, Leigh Orleans, holding a wine glass next to wine racks.

Leigh Orleans ’24

Private Chef

Dan Solomon ’23, CIA Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management alumni.

Dan Solomon ’23

Entrepreneur

Jennifer Weiss ’23, CIA Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management alumni and sommelier.

Jennifer Weiss ’23

Restaurant and Hospitality Consultant, Sommelier

Chef Jeffry Wiesinge ’23, CIA alumni in Master’s in Wine and Beverage Management.

Jeffry Wiesinger ’23

Owner, Jeffry’s Wine Country BBQ