Diversity at CIA
With the food industry representing cultures from around the globe, diversity and culinary arts are inseparable. This fusion of cuisines and the exchange of ideas and ingredients have helped to create a diverse environment at the Culinary Institute of America, which welcomes students and faculty from more than 30 countries to its campuses.
This appreciation and respect for diversity can be traced back to CIA鈥檚 earliest days. Shortly after World War II, two women were chosen to lead the college. Frances Roth, a prosecuting attorney who was the first female member of the Connecticut Bar Association, took the helm as president. In addition, Katharine Angell (wife of then Yale University President James Rowland Angell) joined the school鈥檚 board and served as chairman from 1950 to 1966. During her tenure, she helped the fledgling 91撸男视频quickly grow in size and reputation.
Today, the 91撸男视频Diversity Council鈥攚hich consists of students, faculty, and staff鈥攄evelops ideas and programs to increase pluralism on campus. Throughout all of our campuses, 91撸男视频actively promotes diversity and inclusiveness with respect to ethnic and national origin, race, color, disability, religion, gender, socioeconomic background, age, and sexual orientation. We strive to provide a tolerant, civil, and inclusive environment that celebrates cultures from around the world. It is our goal and duty to create a welcoming learning community free of bias and discrimination that fosters respect and consideration. 91撸男视频students develop their skills in an environment that encourages freedom of expression with responsibility and embraces all cultures while celebrating the uniqueness of each individual.
Diversity Council Members
- Co-Chair: Tamara Batiste-Locke鈥擟o-Chair, assistant director鈥攃ounseling and psychological services
- Co-Chair: Taralynn Brock鈥擟o-Chair, manager鈥攊nternational student services/PDSO and academic advisor
- Co-Chair: Joanna Smith, title IX and age discrimination act coordinator and legal advisor
- Jodi Amato, director鈥攁cademic support
- Gina Basile, talent acquisition manager
- Denise Bauer, dean鈥攕chool of liberal arts and food studies
- Chas Cerulli, director鈥攄ining and kitchen operations
- Phylicia Coley, associate dean鈥攈ousing operations
- Ashley Dandola, assistant director鈥攁cademic support services (91撸男视频Greystone)
- Jose Frade, associate dean鈥攄egree programs (91撸男视频San Antonio)
- Danielle Glendenning, assistant director鈥攆aculty relations and deputy title IX coordinator
- Kathleen Herrera, director鈥攃ounseling and psychological services (91撸男视频Greystone)
- Theresa Kastner, associate director鈥攕tudent financial planning
- Cynthia Madden, manager鈥攎enus of change Initiatives
- Gracie Martinez, assistant registrar and manager鈥攕tudent services (91撸男视频San Antonio)
- Kathy Merget, vice president and dean鈥攕tudent affairs
- Nilsa Rodriguez-Jaca, professor鈥攍iberal arts and business studies
- Amanda Secor, senior manager鈥攎arketing communications
- Jessica Sigwart, coordinator鈥攕tudent leadership and programming
- Perry Soule, director鈥攃ampus safety
- Michael Sperling, vice president鈥攁cademic affairs
- Genevieve Tarbell, assistant director鈥攁cademic support services
- Brendan Walsh, dean鈥攕chool of culinary arts
Our Diversity Council also includes volunteer student members.
Diversity Advisory Committee
- Brendan Walsh 鈥�80, dean鈥攕chool of culinary arts
- Bruce Mattel 鈥�80, senior associate dean鈥攃ulinary arts
- Kevin Mitchell 鈥�96
- Kwame Onwuachi 鈥�13
- Roshara Sanders 鈥�14, lecturing instructor鈥攃ulinary arts
- Brandon Walker 鈥�01
- Jason Wallace 鈥�95
- Danielle Glendenning, assistant director鈥攆aculty relations
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Careers at CIA
91撸男视频offers a wide variety of career opportunities for those seeking to work alongside diverse, talented, and passionate people who embody excellence, leadership, professionalism, ethics, and respect for diversity.
Vision and Mission
91撸男视频 has been setting the standard for excellence in professional culinary education since its founding in 1946.
Industry Relations
It nourishes and sustains us. It connects us with our roots and with one another. It bridges our past and our future. And it is the center of one of the most vibrant and exciting industries in the world.
News and Media
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Administration
The 91撸男视频is headed by Dr. Tim Ryan 鈥�77, the first graduate and faculty member to serve as president of the college. His visionary leadership draws from his unique background of culinary, business, and educational accomplishments.