Branden Joshua Lewis (he/him)

QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program

Hazing Prevention
Prevent.Zone

Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment Training
Johnson & Wales University

CMF–Certified Mushroom Forager
Mushroom Mountain

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
American Culinary Federation

Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
FSP

CITI Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

CITI Certification
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE (CITI PROGRAM)

CITI Certification
COLLABORATIVE INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING INITIATIVE

CITI Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative

Hazing Prevention
Johnson & Wales University

15 Years of Service Award
Johnson & Wales University

CFIT Scholar Award
College of Food innovation & Technology

Classroom MVP Award
College of Food Innovation & Technology

MVP Mentor — Culinary Arts
Johnson & Wales University

Champion of Mentoring
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Honorary Chair: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s Annual Fundraiser–The Big Toast
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

The Best of Rhode Island
RI Monthly Magazine

Honorary Chair: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s Annual Fundraiser–The Big Toast
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Honorary Chair: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s Annual Fundraiser–The Big Toast
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Distinguished Scholarship Award
Johnson & Wales University

Outstanding Service Award & Outstanding Service Award (2 awards)
Johnson & Wales University

Honorary Chair: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s Annual Fundraiser–The Big Toast
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Adviser of the Year
Johnson & Wales University

Oustanding Service Award
Johnson & Wales University

Program of the Year Award
Johnson & Wales University

Robert M. Nograd Teacher of the Year Award
Johnson & Wales University

Honorary Chair: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State’s Annual Fundraiser–The Big Toast
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State

Vollrath Award
Johnson & Wales University

Honorary Judge: IHeart Providence’s East Side vs. West Side Cooking Competition
IHeart Providence

Honorary Judge: Hood Dairy’s Annual Televised Cooking Competition
Johnson & Wales University

Edible Rhody Food Hero
Edible Rhody

JWU Practicum Pyramid Award
Johnson & Wales University

JWU MDP Program Acceptance
Johnson & Wales University

JWU Trustees’ Award
Johnson & Wales University

Junior Culinary Award
Johnson & Wales University

Special Functions Team Award
Johnson & Wales University

Morris J.W. Gaebe Outstanding Freshman Award
Johnson & Wales University

“The Cosmic Perspective: Blue Zones.” Lewis, B. (March 28, 2025)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culinary-now-podcast/id1490695277

“Chef Interview.” Lewis, B. (March 13, 2024)
Scoodinary.com

“Chef Careers & Sustainability Programs.” Lewis, B. (March 4, 2024)
https://www.yellowfarmhouse.org/

“Sustainable Seafood Documentary.” Lewis, B. (October 20, 2023)

“I Tried Mason Jar Soup.” Lewis, B. (October 13, 2023)
https://www.self.com/story/i-tried-mason-jar-soup

American Culinary Federation

REAL Certification Series, “REAL Certificate Series Session #2,” JWU, Providence, RI. (November 14, 2025).

REAL Certification Series, “REAL Certificate Series Session #2,” JWU, Providence, RI. (October 24, 2025).

Smithfield Smoketemberfest BBQ Competition, “BBQ Judging,” Smithfield Firefighters, Smithfield, RI. (October 11, 2025).

Northeast Barbeque Society BBQ Competition, “BBQ Judging,” NBS, Pawtucket, RI. (September 14, 2025).

Tyson Culinary Training, “Tyson Culinary Training (five days),” Tyson Foods, Springdale, AK, United States. (August 4, 2025).

UMASS Chef’s Conference, “VIP Tasters: Passed Hors D Ouevres for those Fancy Events,” University of Massachusetts Amhurst, Amhurst, MA, United States. (June 12, 2025).

UMASS Chef’s Conference, “Enduring Catch: Sustainable Seafood is on the Menu,” University of Massachusetts Amhurst, Amhurst, MA, United States. (June 11, 2025).

Planetary Health Symposium, “”Food Systems/Sustainability on a Changing Planet” and “Advocacy in Planetary Health”,” Brown University-Division of Biology & Medicine, Providence, RI, United States. (May 1, 2025).

REAL Training Presentation CFIT, “REAL Training Presentation CHW,” JWU. (February 21, 2025).

FIT Symposium, “Learning the Ropes Panel: A Deep Dive into Seafood Literacy,” CFIT, Providence, RI, United States. (February 20, 2025).

REAL Training Presentation CFIT, “REAL Training Presentation CFIT,” JWU. (February 7, 2025).

Cooking Asia Plating Workshop, “Cooking Asia Plating Workshop,” Cooking Asia, Providence, RI, United States. (October 13, 2024).

Smithfield Smoketemberfest BBQ Competition, “BBQ Judging,” Smithfield Firefighters, Smithfield, RI. (October 12, 2024).

Tyson Culinary Training, “Tyson Culinary Training (five days),” Tyson Foods, Springdale, AK, United States. (August 20, 2024).

Yellow Farmhouse Summer Institute, “Culinary Sustainability at JWU,” Yellow Farmhouse, Stonington, CT, United States. (August 5, 2024).

Educators, “Cooking the Catch: Sustainable Seafood is on the Menu,” CCAP, Providence, RI, United States. (July 30, 2024).

Farm Fresh Summer Series, “Lacto-Fermentation Workshop,” Farm Fresh RI, Providence, RI, United States. (July 11, 2024).

UMASS Chef’s Conference, “From Method to Mastery: Incorporating Grains into Menus for Change,” University of Massachusetts Amhurst, Amhurst, MA, United States. (June 4, 2024).

UMASS Chef’s Conference, “Plant-based Planet: Inspiring Foods from Diverse Cultures,” University of Massachusetts Amhurst, Amhurst, MA, United States. (June 4, 2024).

Loews Hotel Group: University Panel on Gen Z, “Loews Hotel Group: University Panel on Gen Z,” Lowes Hotel Group. (May 23, 2024).

Food Innovation & Technology Conference, “Recapturing the Catch: Ikejime to Shore Up Sustainability in RI Fisheries,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (April 19, 2024).

Chef’s Choice: Braising & Stewing, “Chef’s Choice: Braising & Stewing,” Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI, United States. (February 24, 2024).

Cooking Asia Dumpling Night, “Cooking Asia Dumpling Night,” Cooking Asia, Providence, RI, United States. (February 13, 2024).

Cooking Asia Kimchi Night, “Cooking Asia Kimchi Night,” Cooking Asia, Providence, RI, United States. (January 16, 2024).

NE Aquaculture Seafood Conference, “Farm to Table Seafood: Cooking Appetizing Aquaculture at JWU,” NE Aquaculture Seafood Conference, Providence, RI, United States. (January 10, 2024).

Cooking Asia Cuisine Night, “Cooking Asia Cuisine Night: China,” Cooking Asia, Providence, RI, United States. (December 5, 2023).

Cooking Asia Mystery basket Compeition, “Cooking Asia Mystery Basket Competition,” Cooking Asia, Providence, RI, United States. (October 14, 2023).

Educators, “JWU Pathways to Mystery Basket Planning: Taking the Mystery out of Mystery Baskets,” CCAP, Providence, RI, United States. (July 25, 2023).

UMASS Amherst, “Educating and feeding todays student,” UMASS Amherst. (June 17, 2023).

UMASS Chef’s Conference, “Blue Zones and Ocean Greens: Sustainable Seaweed is on the Menu,” University of Massachusetts Amhurst, Amhurst, MA, United States. (June 14, 2023).