Jennifer L 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 and 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. She is now in her 11th year of teaching at JWU and has taught 12 different courses both on the ground and online. She has worked as faculty member for CFIT and COB.
Education
MS, New York University
Hospitality Industry Systems
BA, University of Colorado
Environmental Studies
Comite Champagne
Academy of Cheese
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Dairy Farmer’s of Wisconsin Cheese State University Education Module
Dairy Farmer’s of Wisconsin
Italian Wine Ambassador
Vinitaly International Academy
Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 2 Award in Wines
Wine Spirits & Education Trust
Italian Trade Agency Wine Training Education Course
Italian Trade Agency
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 1 Award in Wines
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
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