Find the keys to career success at Johnson & Wales University, just like these alumni and interns. Our growing global network of industry leaders are doing what they love, blazing distinctive trails in virtually every profession.
Emeril Lagasse: Humanitarian The JWU alum, world-renowned chef and TV personality was named the 2013 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year.
The Beard Foundation praised Emeril’s impactful philanthropy:
“Emeril supports key educational initiatives and culinary arts programs that create opportunities for children in need.”
Business
Ask a Telemundo Marketing Producer Carolina Pavez ’06Marketing producer, Branded EntertainmentTelemundo
Ask Ogilvy PR's Social Media Marketing Expert Dirk Shaw ’97 Senior vice president 360° Digital Influence Practice, West Coast Ogilvy Public Relations WorldwideJP Morgan VP's Internship Launched Finance Career
Facebook Mafia Member Became Entrepreneur at JWU
Aeropostale Recruiter: Fashion Passion + Business Sense
Culinary Arts
Ask a James Beard Award-Winning ChefSean Brock '00Executive chefMcCrady’s and Husk, Charleston, SCWinner, Bon Appétit’s “Best New Restaurant”
Top Chef Master: JWU’s Chris Cosentino Wins Big
Top 10 Finish at World Culinary Olympics
Forbes "30 Under 30: Food & Wine" Features JWU Alum
TV’s Hottest Culinary Shows Star JWU Alumni
HospitalityAt Ritz-Carlton, Teaching Hospitality's Gold Standards
Sports Advertising Exec Beats the Competition
Hilton's Brand in Good Hands with JWU Alum
VIDEO: "My internships, professors, study abroad — it all enabled me to succeed at my job as a portfolio manager," Brian says. "Here's 5 ways JWU prepared me." read more
JWU grad Josef Desimone rarely gets to cook. He’s too busy developing cafés for Facebook’s offices worldwide — and leading a team that prepares 7,000+ meals/day. read more
VIDEO: JWU grad Clay started out valet parking at a Providence hotel. Now, he’s managing DoubleTree by Hilton’s brand — at 250 hotels around the world. read more