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    CIA Career Chats

  • Online Career Chats with Alumni

    Attend an online chat to hear from CIA alumni in a variety of career paths! Learn more about their CIA experience, how they got started in their careers, and where they are now. These events are perfect for students looking to learn about life after CIA. Let us introduce the alumni on the menu:

  • Aaron Gonnelly ’14

    Aaron Gonnelly ’14

    Aaron is the Executive Chef at University of Tennessee. To run the kitchen efficiently, he relies heavily on the structure that he learned at the CIA. He’s eager to share why the CIA is the best place to get the skills you need to make the most of your future in food.

    Event recording to come—stay tuned

    Craig James ’92

    Craig James ’92

    Craig is the CEO at Barrie House Coffee. Craig combines the food knowledge he learned at CIA with business smarts every day. During this chat, you’ll learn what it takes to run a successful business. He credits his success to the discipline he learned during his time at the CIA.

    Event recording to come—stay tuned

    Gail Opoku Owusu ’12

    Gail Opoku Owusu ’12

    Gail has worn many hats since graduating from the CIA but has always kept her passion for food! Now working as a Food Scientist at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), she is at the forefront of food innovation. Tune in to find out more about the growing demand in the food world for innovative professionals who can think way outside the box.

    Event recording to come—stay tuned

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