You share something with more than 130,000 JWU alumni worldwide: a Wildcat spirit that’s helped you take on the world with confidence. Our alumni work in 117 industries across 131 countries. We want to hear from you.
From Culinary Nutrition to Computer Science, Hospitality Management to Health Science, your JWU education launched careers across 117 industries and 131 countries. Now you’re leading teams, building companies and shaping the industries you set out to join.
This is where your story continues.
Sandy Martins ’08: From Project Manager to Tech Leader
I knew I wanted to keep myself in the technology sector, but I wasn’t sure which path I wanted to go into next. I loved project management, it’s always going to be a passion of mine, but I wanted to move on to the next level. I wanted a leadership role, to have more responsibilities and really help drive decision making related to technology and operations. Sure enough, I manifested that job.
Sandy Martins ’08, director of information technology at Mentor and recipient of a 2025TECH10 Award
As a JWU alum, you have access to a range of benefits designed to support you long after graduation — career resources, mentoring opportunities, education discounts and more. Explore everything available to you as part of the JWU alumni community.
“I want to help you get to where you want to be — take me up on that. Research the company to see what opportunities are available at which locations, and send a thank you message — without using AI — after an interview.”
Alexa Giovanis ’17, University Relations recruiter at Compass Group USA
As an alum, you know the importance of student support. When you give to JWU, you choose the area that matters most to you — and make a life-changing impact.
“Hands-on, experiential learning that builds upon classroom instruction is crucial to preparing students for successful careers after JWU.”
—Houston Striggow ’79, co-founder of SusieCakes and College of Food Innovation & Technology Advisory Council member
The opportunities and experiences available to our students are made possible through the generosity of donors like you. Every gift to the JWU Fund, scholarships, athletic teams and student organizations tells students they have a community rooting for them, inspiring them to work harder and dream bigger.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 20266 p.m.–8 p.m.Culinary Arts Museum
Chancellor Mim L. Runey, LP.D., and President of the Charlotte Campus, Richard G. Mathieu, Ph.D., cordially invite guests to attend the Charlotte Epicurean Scholarship Society Dinner, featuring Chef Anthony Jones ’10, executive chef of Marcus DC.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 20266 p.m.–9 p.m.JWU Charlotte, University Events Center (UEC)
The Chancellor’s Dinner, hosted by Mim L. Runey, LP.D., Chancellor of Johnson & Wales University, is an exclusive, invitation-only event celebrating the transformative impact of philanthropy across the university.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 20266 p.m.–9 p.m.Culinary Arts Museum
FIFA World Cup 2026 was a career-defining moment for three JWU alumni; one is the culinary nutritionist for US Soccer Federation, one is with the Rhode Island Sports Commission and the third worked for FIFA in fan operations at the Boston Stadium. Here are their stories.
Discover the story behind Victor Aguirre Williams’ portrait honoring Johnson & Wales University founders Mary T. Wales and Gertrude I. Johnson at The Alcove.
After earning both her bachelor’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management and her MBA from Johnson & Wales University, Andrea Cabrera ’16, ’18 MBA transformed her passion for Latin culture, food and community into Café Ava. Here, she dishes on opening a second location and how she applied JWU skills in real time.
