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Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Admire: My parents. For instilling in me the value of hard work and giving back Hidden Gem: Patois...

Education: Bachelor of Science in physics, University of New Orleans Best Advice: Be persistent. Hidden Gem: Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar Hobby/Passion: I enjoy beekeeping / gardening. On...

On the Horizon: With its initial accreditation review complete, NOCHI is looking forward to taking the lead as our community’s culinary and hospitality education...

Education: University of New Orleans (BS) Go-to Restaurant: Katie’s Hidden Gem: The Midway on Freret Vacation: Fairhope, Alabama Advice: Be honest, be sincere, be genuine. In February 2022, this...

Education: Louisiana State University — Bachelor’s of Architecture Hidden Gem: Double Dealer New Orleans (under the Orpheum Theatre) Admire: My wife, Kaitlyn On the Horizon: We are...

Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (BS); Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (GM program) Advice: Stay endlessly curious — not just about work, but about...

Education: University of Southern Mississippi (BS,BA) Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (AA) Advice: Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with because they will...

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science, Tulane University Advice: Remember that every day we get up in the morning is a good...

Education: University of Virginia (JD), Princeton University (AB) Advice: Live life to the fullest while you can. Highlight of Leadership: Creating a collective vision, implementing it...

On the Horizon: The Saenger Theatre will turn 100 years old in 2027 and we plan on a year-long celebration. Advice: Live life to the...