Renée Howarth

Renée Howarth is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in culinary research and development, community food access, and educational programming. As Associate Director of Culinary at Marlin Connections since January 2020, Renée has managed culinary project development for diverse clients, showcasing exceptional skills in conceptualization and product evaluation. Previously, Renée served as Food Access and Distribution Manager at Growing Home Inc., facilitating community relationships and produce distribution. Additional roles include Kitchen Assistant at Sur La Table, Market Manager at Earth First Farms, and youth education experiences with the City of Chicago and Chicago Botanic Garden. Renée holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Sustainable Agriculture and the Food System from Loyola University Chicago and is currently pursuing further education at Stanford University.