Prior to joining JWU’s faculty, I worked as a chef for hotels, private country clubs and resorts. I also served as a personal chef to two professional baseball players during Spring Training.”
Bio
Todd Tonova was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 1987. He earned a bachelor of science degree from Florida International University (FIU) in 1991, an M.S. from FIU in 1992, and a Ph.D. from Lynn University in 2001. Prior to joining JWU’s faculty, Tonova worked as a chef for hotels, private country clubs and resorts. He also served as a personal chef to two professional baseball players during Spring Training.
Areas of Expertise
- Culinary Arts
- Hospitalty
- Hotel and Food Service Management
- Educational Leadership with a Global Perspective
Certifications
- American Culinary Federation, Certified Culinary Educator (CHE)