I have a degree in Culinary Arts and a degree in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island Campus. Since 1995, I’ve worked in kitchens in roles ranging from dishwasher/porter to Executive Chef and everything in between. Most notably, I’ve been an Executive Chef at the Cheesecake Factory and was a multi-unit General Manager for Eurest, a Business Dining sector of Compass Group, USA. I also oversaw all aspects of food service at the Intel campus in Folsom, California for more than five years.

“I have definitely thought about my own mortality and what I’d like to adjust in my life because of my interactions with our residents. A year ago, my mother-in-law moved in with us, so working here has helped me learn how to engage with her and better anticipate her needs.”