Jennifer Parisi (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Department of Interdisciplinary Food Studies Providence
Biography
Jennifer Parisi teaches two levels of wine education and an introductory cheese course, all offered as electives. Students from all culinary, baking & pastry and hospitality majors select beverage and cheese courses to round out required degree courses. Prior to joining JWU, Parisi spent 15+ years in the luxury hospitality sector in several cities including Seattle, Park City and New York City. She worked in both hotels and free standing restaurants, in both rooms and food and beverage. While working in New York City, Parisi earned her graduate degree at NYU. Upon graduation, she continued in an adjunct position at NYU while working in industry. Since joining JWU, Parisi has taught 12 different courses both on the ground and online. She has worked at JWU as faculty member for the College of Food Innovation & Technology and the former College of Business.
Education
M.S., New York University
Hospitality Industry Systems
B.A., University of Colorado
Environmental Studies
Comite Champagne
Academy of Cheese
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines (2024-)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Dairy Farmer’s of Wisconsin Cheese State University Education Module (2024-)
Dairy Farmer’s of Wisconsin
Italian Wine Ambassador (2024-)
Vinitaly International Academy
Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines (2022-)
Wine Spirits & Education Trust
Italian Trade Agency Wine Training Education Course (2022-)
Italian Trade Agency
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Award in Wines (2021-)
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM) (2023-2028)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
CFIT Beverage and Dining Department Mentor MVP
CFIT
CFIT Beverage and Dining Department Teaching MVP
CFIT
Society of Wine Educators
Parisi, J. (June, 2019). Chapter 10 Respect in the Hospitality Industry: Respect on Campus in an Age of Growing Disrespect. (Book Chapter).
Lexington Books.
NEAA Annual Meeting, “Respect on Campus in the Age of Growing Disrespect,” Northeast Anthropological Association, Providence, RI, United States. (April 13, 2024).
Expertise
luxury service; front-of-the house (FOH) operations; dining and beverage service; catering and banquet operations; hospitality sales