As the thought leader for the food world, the CIA develops and delivers vital initiatives through strong partnerships with education and industry leaders such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Marriott, Compass Group, and Hestan. CIA-led conferences, invitational retreats, collaboratives, annual reports, and digital media help foodservice professionals guide the next wave of change crucial to the industry. Many leading companies and organizations—Google, PepsiCo, and Unilever to name just a few—turn to CIA Consulting for business solutions and custom continuing education programs for food professionals. And the college’s exclusive, supportive network of 50,000+ alumni leads every segment of the food world and often looks to hire fellow grads.

Higher Education

The Culinary Institute of America

Tim Ryan

Bill Reidy

Michael B. Sperling

Mark Erickson

Maria Krupin

Rick Tietjen

Dan Vinh

Kathleen M. Merget

Rachel Birchwood

Susan Cussen

The Fellows and Affiliations team at The Culinary Institute of America works to build and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders and educational partners. They facilitate collaborative initiatives and events, leveraging the expertise of the Society of Fellows to enhance professional development and innovation within the foodservice sector. Through their efforts, they ensure that CIA’s alumni and partners are at the forefront of industry advancements and leadership.

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