VITA,SandraKapoor,2015

Curriculum Vita
Sandra Kapoor, PhD, RD, FADA
The Collins College of Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University
3801 W Temple Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768
Telephone: (909) 869-4286
E-mail: skapoor@csupomona.edu
Career Objective: To promote and facilitate culinary, food, and nutrition education.
Education:
1981-1986 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1974-1976 Master of Public Health Nutrition (MPH)
1979-1980 Student in Associate in Occupational Studies (AOS) program
Summer 1978 Culinary Arts 8-Week Intensive Course Certificate
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York
1970-1974 Bachelor of Science (BS)
Major: Nutrition and Food Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
Professional Fellows, Credential, and Registration:
2013-present Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
1996-present Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA)
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
1991-present Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) Credential
Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association
1991-1996 Designated Subjects Vocational Education Credential in Food Services
5 Year Credential, State of California

1977-present Registered Dietitian (RD) 459051
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
(Formerly American Dietetic Association-ADA)
Recertification 2013 (5 year professional development approval)
Professional Work Experience:
1992-present Tenured Professor
1988-1992 Associate Professor
The Collins College of Hospitality Management
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, California
Courses Taught:
Professional Healthy Cooking, Healthy American Cuisine, Honors Healthy
American Cuisine, The Art and Science of Cooking, Culinary Product
Development and Evaluation, Cookbook Recipe Testing A and B, Healthy
Cooking on a Budget, Catering and Fine Dining Management, Professional
Cooking I and II, Professional Cooking I Service Learning, Food and
Beverage Operations I and II, Food and Beverage Seminar, Commercial
Recipe Development, Hotel and Restaurant Sanitation and Safety, Senior
Project, Management of Food Production Systems, Special Study for Lower
and Upper Division Students, Special Topics for Lower And Upper Division
Students, Teaching Kids to Cook Service Learning, and Healthy Menu
Development and Evaluation.
1991-1992 Foodservice Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Instructor
Glen Muir High School
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, CA
1986-1988 Assistant Professor
School of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
1984-1991 Owner/Operator in Family Businesses
-Kebabi Restaurant and Bar
-Kebabi Café
-The Caterers at Riverplace
1981-1983 Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
St. Paul, Minnesota

1981-1982 Coordinator of Continuing Education
Programs for Teachers
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
St. Paul, Minnesota
Summer 1980 Director of Food/Nutrition
Weight Reduction Resort
Camp Camelot
South Hampton, New York
1979-1980 Instructor of Nutrition and Sanitation
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
1978-1979 Consulting Dietitian
Tracy Hospital
Tracy, Minnesota
1976-1986 Assistant Professor to Tenured Associate Professor
(Professional Leaves- Department of Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
1979-1980, Southwest State University
1981-1982, Marshall, Minnesota
1983-1984)
-Temporary Department Coordinator
- Internship Director
-Director/Professor of Department’s Student Restaurant Operation:
150 seats, student staffed, haute cuisine, weekly table d'hote menus
Courses Taught:
Quantity Food Production, Food Production I and II, International Foods,
Dining Room Management, Introduction to the Hospitality Industry,
Restaurant Operations, Menu Design, Convenience Foods, Nutrition, Food
Properties and Changes, Modified Diets, Purchasing and Sanitation.
1976-present Consultant/Seminar Director/Trainer
Clients included:
Local to National Food, Culinary, Restaurant, Hospitality, Nutrition, and
Education Professionals/Organizations
Summers 1976 General Manager/Executive Chef
and 1977 Minnesouri Club and Resort
Alexandria, Minnesota
1974-75 Food Service Director/Chef
Project Newgate
St. Paul, Minnesota

Summers 1974 Food Service Director/Executive Chef
and 1975 Elks Youth Camp
Brainerd, Minnesota
Awards and Grants:
-Teacher Scholar Support Program, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2014-
2015)
-Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA) Program Grant, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona (2013-2014, 2008-2009, 2004-2005, 2002-2003, 1999-
2000, 1996-1997, 1995-1996, 1989-1990).
-The Collins College Sumer Research Program Grant, California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona (Summers, 2013 and 2012).
-Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Honor Society Honorary Membership,
International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) (2012).
-Post Promotion Increase Award (PPI), California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2009-
2010).
-Outstanding Faculty Award, The Bronco Athletic Association, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona (2009).
-Faculty Professional Development Mini-Grant, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(2008-2009, 2003-2004, 2002-2003, 2000-2001, 1999-2000, 1991-1992, 1990-1991).
-Engaged Department Institute for California State University Campuses Grant, California State
Polytechnic University and the state and national offices of Campus Compact (2003).
-President’s Travel Fund Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2002-2003,
1999-2000).
-Student Assistants Fund Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2002-2003).
-Nutrition Network, Los Angeles Unified School District Grant to Teach Kids to Cook
Healthy (2002-2003).
-Faculty Development Abroad Educational Seminar (2 week China trip) Award, California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona (June, 2001).
-Faculty Merit Increase Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (2000-2001,
1999-2000).
-Innovative Year Round Operations Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(November, 2000).

-John Wiley and Sons, Inc. Award for Innovation in Teaching, International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) (1999).
-Performance Salary Increase Award, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1997).
-Golden Leaves Award, University Library with Research & Sponsored Programs, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1997).
-Professional Leave/Sabbatical, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Academic year
2001-2002 and Winter-Spring, 1995).
-Healthy Product Research Development Grant, Forum Group Inc. (1994-1996).
-Hospitality Educator Grant, Educational Foundation of the CA Restaurant Association (1991).
-Pace Setter Woman of the Year Award, Roundtable for Women in Foodservice (RWF) (1991).
-Affirmative Action Development Grant, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(1990-1991, 1989-1990, 1988-1989).
-Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award, California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona (1989-1990).
-Faculty Improvement Grant, Southwest State University, Marshall, MN (1985, 1984, 1979, 1978,
1977).
- National Institute of Foodservice Industry Fellowship, National Institute of Foodservice Industry
(1983).
-Maternal and Child Health Fellowship, Department of Public Health, University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis, MN (1974-1976).
Research and Publications:
Books:
-Kapoor, S.A. (2006). Delicious desserts when you have diabetes. Hualien, Taiwan: Ho-Chi Book
Publishing Co.
-Kapoor, S.A. (2003). Delicious desserts when you have diabetes. New York, NY: John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1996). Healthy and delicious 400 professional recipes. New York, NY: John Wiley
& Sons, Inc.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1995). Professional healthy cooking. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1988). Bulimia: A program for friends and family members. Springfield, IL:
Charles C. Thomas.

Books In-Process:
-Kapoor, S.A. (in-process). Kitchen nutrition for culinary and food professionals. Contract with
Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Book Chapters or Contributing Author:
-Kapoor S.A. (2004). “Help! In the kitchen: Substitutions and equivalents” (chapter 19, pp. 619-
627). In Kristine Napier (ed.) with the Food and Culinary Professionals, a dietetic
practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Cooking healthy across
America. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
-Holden, K. and Remig, V.M. with the Gerontological Nutritionist, a dietetic practice group
of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics including Kapoor, S.A., et.al. (1999). Parkinson’s
disease: Assessing and managing unique nutrition. Chicago, IL: American Dietetic
Association.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1996). “Healthy beverage recipe contest.” In Trish Britten (ed.) The
Nutrition idea handbook. Minneapolis, MN: West Publishing Co.
-Kapoor, T. & Kapoor, S.A. (1992). “Ethically empowering others to win in the 90’s” (chapter 4,
pp.41-51). In Stephen S.J. Hall (ed.) Ethics in hospitality management: A book of readings.
East Lansing, MI: Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Motel Association.
Refereed Publications:
-Flood, E., Kapoor, S., & de Villa-Lopez, B. (2014). The Sustainability of Food Served at
Wedding Banquets. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 12(2) 137-152.
doi:10.1080/15428052.2013.846882
-Kapoor, S. A. (1999). Caring in the classroom: innovative teaching technique. Journal of
Hospitality & Tourism, 11(4), 9-12.
-Kapoor, S.A. (July, 1998). Controversy increases productivity in the classroom. 1998 Annual
CHRIE Conference Proceedings, 53-58.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1990). Good cooking-Light and healthy. Hospitality Research Journal, 14(2), 664-
665.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1989). Hospitality educators can be better teachers through goal structuring.
Hospitality Education and Research Journal, 13(3), 231-238.
-Kapoor, S.A (1989). Mandatory fast food labeling: Support by twelfth graders. Hospitality
Education and Research Journal, 13(2), 23-30.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1989). Young adults interest in nutritious fast foods. FIU Hospitality Review, 7(7),
31-38.

-Kapoor, S.A. and Biloon, J. (Fall, 1989). The future of sous vide in the California food service
industry. The Cal Poly Scholar, 2, 117-122.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1989). Help for the significant others of bulimics. Journal of Applied Social
Psychology. 19(1), 50-66.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1988). Treatment for significant others of bulimics may be beneficial. Journal of the
American Dietetic Association. 88(3), 349-350.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1984). Eating disorders–Some futures. Futurics, 8, 21-23.
Other Publications:
-Kapoor, S.A. (July 6, 2005). Interview and Quote in Sensible Snacking. The Sun-Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin.
-Kapoor, S.A. (2005). Interview and Quote in Let’s Get Cookin. The Sun.
-Kapoor, S.A. (Winter, 2005). Volunteering is sweet business. PANORAMA. (Cal Poly Pomona’s
Office of Public Affairs), 6(1) 3.
-Kapoor, S.A. (July, 2004). Naturally sweet. The Globe (Newsletter of the Association of
College and University Clubs), pages 6-7.
-Kapoor, S.A. (October 27, 2004). Slimmed Down Pumpkin Bread Recipe (with photograph and
interview) in Cooking 101. San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
-Kapoor, S.A. (October 24, 2004). Collins School students help raise money to support Second
Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. PolyCentric (Cal Poly Pomona Campus News).
-Kapoor, S.A. (Fall, 2004). Students serve up dessert to help feed the hungry (with photograph).
Get Engaged! (Cal Poly Pomona’s Center for Community Service-Learning Newsletter).
-Kapoor, S.A. (First Quarter, 2000). So you want to be a university professor? IACP Food
Forum (IFFQ), page 9.
-Kapoor, S.A. (November, 1999). Contributing Author for “Enlighten” your lifestyle. The
National Culinary Review, 23(11), 42.
-Kapoor, S.A. (Fall, 1999). Healthy commodity recipes for school lunch: Introduction to
professional cooking participant workbook. Pomona, CA: California Department of
Education & The Professional Development Institute of the School of Hotel and
Restaurant Management at California State Polytechnic University.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1998). Have your cake and pizza too! Professional training manual. Pleasanton, CA:
The School Food Service Foundation and the California Prune Board.

-Kapoor, S.A. (Winter, 1998). Desserts to live for! Gerontological Nutritionists of the American
Dietetic Association Newsletter, page 6.
-Kapoor, S.A. (December 21, 1998). Interview and Quote in Passionate for Pizza. Supermarket
News.
-Kapoor, S.A. (November 2, 1998). Interview and Quote in Hot Stuff. Supermarket News, page 39.
-Kapoor S.A. (March 15, 1998). Original recipe published in Restaurants and Institutions magazine,
page 102.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1997). Introduction to professional cooking. Professional training manual-200
pages. California Department of Education and the Professional Development Institute of
the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at California State Polytechnic University.
-Kapoor, S.A. (Winter, 1997). A new look for old favorites: Recipe modification. Gerontological
Nutritionists of the American Dietetic Association Newsletter.
-Kapoor, S.A. (November 1, 1996). Original recipes published in Restaurants and Institutions
magazine, pages 93, 94.
-Kapoor, S.A. (March, 1996). (Contributor of spiced pumpkin bread and fruit puree recipes). Brave
new breakfasts. Food Management magazine, pages 82, 86.
-Kapoor, S.A. (March 1, 1996). Content Contributor for Pudding's possibilities: How to tinker.
Restaurants and Institutions magazine.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1996). Book review of Eating disorders and obesity: A comprehensive handbook.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
-Kapoor, S.A. (Fall, 1993). Interview and Quote in Students at Cal Poly Pomona remake lunchtime
for the University. Foodservice USA. 3(2), 3.
-Kapoor, S.A. (November/December, 1991). Recipe Developer for Large cuts of meat. In Health
magazine.
-Kapoor, S.A. (Autumn, 1991). Discovering winter's vegetables. Healthy Food. A supplement to
the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
-Kapoor, S.A. (April 28, 1991). Toting up the grams. Los Angeles Times magazine, pages 26, 42,
44.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1990). What’s cooking: Basics of menu planning. Cooking Light magazine, 4(1),
104-105.

-Kapoor, S.A. (March/April, 1990). A new look at meat and potatoes. Cooking Light magazine, 4(2)
60-62.
-Kapoor, S.A. (January 20, 1989). Vitamin fortification. Restaurant Business magazine, 88(2), 50.
-Kapoor, S.A. (September/October, 1989). Recipe Developer for The best of beans. Hippocrates
magazine, pages 82, 84, 86.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1988). Healthy beverage recipe contest. Journal of Nutrition Education, 20(5),
238D.
-Kapoor, S.A. (August 10, 1988). The decaf process. Restaurant Business magazine, pages 70, 74.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1988). Book review of P. Garfinkle and D. Garner’s The role of drug treatment for
eating disorders. Journal of Nutrition Education, 20(3) 147.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1987). Book review of A. Logue’s The psychology of eating and drinking in the
Journal of Nutrition Education, (19)3, 141.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1986). Bulimia behavior device for the significant others of bulimics. Tests in
Microfiche, Princeton, NY: Education Testing Service.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1986). Bulimia attitude survey for the significant others of bulimics. Tests in
Microfiche, Princeton, NY: Education Testing Service.
-Kapoor, S.A. (1986). Effects of an educational intervention on the significant others of bulimics.
Volume 1 and 2. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Minnesota).
Certification ExamWriter:
-Kapoor, S.A. (2009). Item Writer for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
Exam by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
-Kapoor, S.A. (2004). Certification exam with answers to accompany W. Gisslen’s Professional
baking. (2005). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. for the National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
-Kapoor, S.A. (2003). Certification exam with answers to accompany W. Gisslen’s Essentials of
Professional cooking. (2004). New York, NY: John Wiley& Sons, Inc. for the National
Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
-Kapoor, S.A. (1994). Certification exam with a file of 600 questions and answers for the National
Association of Catering Executives published by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel
and Motel Association, Lansing, MI.

Presentations:
Presentations at International and National Conferences and Meetings:
Tenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability,
January, 2014 at The University of Split, Split, Croatia. Kapoor, S., de Villa-Lopez, B. & Flood,
E. made a virtual presentation titled Sustainability of Food Served at Wedding Banquets.
American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition conference and expo, October, 2009 in
Denver, CO. Made presentation titled Research & Practice Innovations: Translating Research
into Dietetics practice (Part 2).
All-Asia Food Expo, Comida Latina and West Coast Seafood Show, November, 2005 in Los
Angeles, CA. Made presentation titled Uncovering the Mysteries of the New Food Pyramid.
American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition conference and expo, October, 2004 in
Anaheim, CA. Made presentation titled Submitting and Surviving Peer Review for Abstracts and
Journal Articles.
Pillsbury’s 41st
Bake-Off Contest, June, 2004 in Hollywood, CA. Made presentation titled
California-Hotbed of Food Trends or Yesterday’s News?.
Club Managers Association of America 74th
world conference, January, 2001 in San Diego, CA.
Made presentation titled Eat for the Health of It.
Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) international convention, July,
2000 in New Orleans, LA. Made presentation titled Desserts to Live For!
International Association of Culinary Professionals 22nd
annual conference, March, 2000 in
Providence, RI. Made presentation titled The Art of Teaching.
Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) international convention and
expo, August, 1999 in Albuquerque, NM. Made presentation titled What’s Light! What’s
Healthy! What’s Hot!.
Natural Products Expo West convention, March, 1999 in Anaheim, CA. Featured speaker of
presentation titled What’s Hot: Healthy Food Trends to Meet Consumer Demand.
Natural Products Expo West convention, March, 1999 in Anaheim, CA. Made presentation titled
Desserts to Live For!.
Club Managers Association of America 72nd
world conference, March, 1999 in San Francisco,
CA. Made presentation twice titled Healthy Food Trends: Past, Present and Future.
Natural Products Expo East convention, September, 1998 in Baltimore, MD. Featured speaker of
presentation titled What’s Hot-What’s Not: Healthy Food Trends.

Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) annual conference, July, 1998
in Miami, FL. Made presentation titled Controversy in the Classroom Increases Productivity.
Club Managers Association of America 71st
world conference, February, 1998 in Las Vegas,
NV. Made presentation twice titled What’s Light! What’s Healthy! What’s Hot!.
American Culinary Federation annual conference, July, 1997 in Atlanta, GA. Conducted 8 hour
nutrition refresher course titled Cook It Right-Make It Light and made presentation titled Good
Lookin’-Healthy Cookin’.
Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) annual conference, August,
1997 in Providence, RI. Made presentation titled Desserts to Live For!.
National Restaurant Association annual Restaurant Hotel-Motel show, May, 1997 in Chicago,
IL. Made presentation titled The Latest in Healthy Cooking.
American Culinary Federation annual conference, July, 1996 in San Antonio, TX. Made
presentation titled Desserts to Live For: Fruit Purees and More.
American Culinary Federation annual conference, July,1995 in New York, NY. Made
presentation Professional Healthy Cooking and presented in a panel along with Graham Kerr and
Mark Erickson titled Tomorrow’s Cuisine: The Fusion of Taste and Health.
in Palm Springs, CA. Made presentation titled Good Lookin’-Healthy Cookin’.
IL. Made presentation titled Good Lookin’-Healthy Cookin’.
1993 in Chicago, IL. Made presentation titled Ingredient Labeling: Keep it out of Restaurants.
American Dietetic Association annual conference, October, 1993 in Anaheim, CA. Made 2
presentations titled Introduction to the Commercial Foodservice Industry and Nourishing Your
Restaurant’s Bottom Line (merchandising healthy menu selections).
IL. Presented 6 hour seminar titled Healthy Profits Through Nutrition.
Club Managers Association of America national conference, February, 1992 in San Diego, CA.
Made presentation titled Healthy Menu Development.
in Chicago, IL. Made presentation titled Nutritional Recipe Development for the Hospitality
Industry.

IL. Made presentation titled Healthy Cookin’ That’ll Put Some Spice in Your Life.
1990 in Washington, DC. Made presentation titled Good Cooking-Light and Healthy.
Society for Nutrition Education annual conference, July, 1990 in Anaheim, CA. Made
presentation titled Light and Healthy Menu Fare.
in Las Vegas, NV. Presented paper titled Hospitality Educators Can Be Better Teachers Through
Goal Structuring.
Society for Nutrition and Education annual conference, July, 1987 in San Francisco, CA.
Presented poster session titled Participation in Assistance Program for the Significant
Others of Bulimics.
American Dietetic Association conference for advanced practice and research, February, 1987 in
Chicago, IL. Presented poster session titled Effects of an Educational Intervention on the
Significant Others of Bulimics.
Presentations at Regional, State and Local Events:
The National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS) 2014 Pacific
Regional Conference, April 2014 at University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Made
presentation titled “Culinutritionary” Creating Healthy Menu Selections with Tantalizing Taste.
HRT 325 Professional Healthy Cooking class, April, 2014 at the Collins College, California
State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Made presentation titled Creating Healthy Menu
Selections.
The Art Institute, Food and Beverage Operations Management, Summer, 2011 in North
Hollywood, CA. Made presentation titled Healthy Menu Development.
The Violence Prevention and Women’s Resource Center, March, 2010 at California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Made presentation titled Nutrition Cooks.
Young Presidents Organization Inland Empire, November, 1997 in Pomona, CA. Made
presentation with cooking demonstration titled Desserts to Live For!
Advanced Executive Management Series, August, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA. Moderated one day
interactive workshop titled Hospitality’s Elusive Target: Satisfaction Guaranteed.
California Department of Education and Professional Development Institute of the School of
Hotel and Restaurant Management at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, June,
1997 in Pomona, CA. Conducted 5 day hands on intensive workshop titled Introduction to
Professional Cooking.

California School Food Service Association annual conference, March, 1997 in Long Beach,
CA. Made 2 presentations titled Cooks and Bakers: Think Healthy and New Approaches to
Healthy Food Preparation.
Forum Group Inc. Director of Dining Services national meeting, March, 1996 in Atlanta, GA.
Made presentation titled Cook It Right-Make It Light.
Child Nutrition Program Administration Workshop, September, 1996 in Pomona, CA. Made
presentation titled Customer Service.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association Host Midwest Expo in Milwaukee, WI, February, 1995. Made
presentation with cooking demonstration titled Good Lookin’-Healthy Cookin’.
Forum Group Inc. Director of Dining Services national meeting, March, 1995 in FLA. Made
presentation titled Flavor, Flavor, and More Flavor.
Advanced Executive Management Series, September, 1994 in Pasadena, CA. Panelist and
Moderator of presentation titled Industry Trends and Directions: What’s Hot and What’s Not.
First Annual Southern California Foodservice and Hospitality Industry Symposium, Winter,
1992 in Anaheim, CA. Served as moderator for a panel titled The Culinary Entrepreneur
sponsored by the Roundtable for Women in Foodservice.
California Restaurant Association western restaurant show, August, 1991 in Los Angeles, CA.
Made presentation titled Light Ideas for Your Menu.
California Restaurant Association western restaurant show, August, 1990 in San Francisco, CA.
Made presentation Lighten Up Your Menu.
California Restaurant Association San Diego Foodservice Expo, April, 1990 in San Diego, CA.
Made presentation titled Light and Healthy Menu Ideas.
J.A.C. Tours, April 4, 1988 at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA. Made
presentation title Meat Trends.
Upper Midwest Hospitality Association Restaurant & Lodging Show, February, 1987 in
Minneapolis, MN. Served as moderator and speaker for panel titled Preparing for a Career in the
Hospitality Industry.
Minnesota Dietetic Association Fall meeting, October, 1987 in St. Paul, MN. Made presentation
titled the Effects of and Educational Intervention on the Significant Others of Bulimics.
Michigan Dietetic Association Spring meeting May, 1987 in Grand Rapids, MI. Presented poster
session titled the Effects of and Educational Intervention on the Significant Others of Bulimics.

Service:
Conference Paper and Abstract Reviewer:
-Abstract Reviewer for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ (Formerly American Dietetic
Association) Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (noted for most insightful reviews in 2010)
(1994-present).
-Paper review committee for the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education
(CHRIE) annual conference (1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988).
-Committee chair for review of Culinary Arts/Food & Nutrition papers for the Council on Hotel,
Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) annual conference (1990).
Service on Journal and Magazine Boards of Editors:
Journal of Culinary Science & Technology (2010-present)
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education
Journal of Nutrition in Recipe and Menu Development
Journal of Culinary Practice
Journal of National Association of College & University Food Services
Examples of Manuscripts Reviewed for Refereed Journals:
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Culinary Science & Technology. Reviewed manuscript
twice titled Comparison of soup stock preparation and soup product consumption behavior in an
ethnically diverse population (February, 2015).
twice titled Anthropometric profile and adequacy of nutrients in meals served at a University
Restaurant: a case study (April, 2014; June, 2014).
twice titled Proximate, Baking and Sensory Qualities of Biscuits from Wheat and fermented
Breadfruit Flour (June 2013; September 2013).
Modified Texture Diets and Their Impact on the Nutritional Quality of Hospital Meals (2012).
twice titled Control of Trans Fatty Acids in Meal Production-CTFM (April, 2011; August, 2011).
titled Study of Process Conditions on Qualities of Toast Using Response Surface Methodology
(RSM) (January, 2011).
-Manuscript Reviewer for California Journal of Health Promotion. Reviewed manuscript titled
Evaluation of a Peer led Nutrition Education Pilot Program among College Students (February,
2009).

-Manuscript Reviewer for California Journal of Health Promotion. Reviewed manuscript titled
Evaluation of a Three-Year Worksite Wellness Program Including a Brief Nutrition Education
Component (June, 2008).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Reviewed manuscript titled The
Aestheticization of Eating and Drinking in Traditional Chinese Culture (June, 2003).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of National Association of College & University Food
Services. Reviewed manuscript titled Acceptability of Whey Protein-Based Packaging (June,
2001).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Nutrition in Recipe & Menu Development. Reviewed
manuscript titled Menu Characteristics of Independently Owned Ethnic Restaurants in Alabama
(May, 1999).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. Reviewed manuscript
titled Job Retention of Fast Food Employees (1992).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Culinary Practice. Reviewed manuscript titled The Role of
Chocolate in the American Diet: Nutritional Perspectives (March, 1991).
-Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. Reviewed manuscript
titled Academic Contributors to Four Major Hospitality Journals Revisited (October, 1989).
-Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education. Reviewed
manuscript titled Bringing Guest Service into the Classroom (January, 1989).
-Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Reviewed
manuscript titled Eating Disorders among Selected Female Student Populations at UCLA (1988).
-Manuscript Reviewer for the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Reviewed
manuscript titled Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa in Female University Dietetics Majors (1987).
Examples of Books Reviewed for Publishers:
-Book Reviewer for CRC Press of Gordon Fuller’s New Food Product Development: From
Concept to Marketplace (March, 2009).
-Book Reviewer for John Wiley & Sons, Inc. of Wayne Gisslen’s Essentials of Professional
Cooking, 6th
edition (2005).
-Book Reviewer for Prentice Hall, Inc. of June Payne-Palacio and Monica Theis’ West and
Wood’s Introduction to Foodservice (1995).
-Book Reviewer for Van Nostrand Reinhold of C. Demsky’s proposed book A Dictionary of
Dietetic Terms (1987).

Examples of University Service:
-Curriculum Coordination Subcommittee (2014-present)
-Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) Committee for Human Nutrition and Food Science
Department (2013-2014)
-Library Advisory Council (2012-present)
-Library Collection Planning Task Force (2012-present)
-Faculty Grievance Panel (2007-present).
-California Faculty Association (CFA) College Representative (2000-present).
-Advisory Council of the International Center (2011-present).
-Co-Chair Provost’s Awards Selection Committee for Excellence in Teaching, Excellence in
Service, Excellence in Scholarly & Creative Activities (2012-2013) and member (2011-
2012) and Chair Provost’s Awards Selection Committee for Excellence in Service
Subcommittee (2013).
-Management Personnel Plan Employees (MPP) Review Committee for The Collins College
Dean Andy Feinstein (2011-2012).
-General Education (GE) Rubric Pilot Committee (2011-2012).
-Presenter of Arguments Opposing Calendar Conversion at University Fall Conference (2011).
-Calendar Conversion Committee (2010-2011).
-General Education (GE) Assessment Committee (2010-2011).
-Associate Vice President Search Committee (2010-2011).
-Graduate Student in Regenerative Studies Thesis Committee (2009-2011).
-Chair University Post Promotion Increase (PPI) Appeals Committee (2008-2009).
-Sabbatical/Professional Leave Committee (2006-2008, 2002-2004, 1996-1997).
-Faculty Grievance Panel (2007-present).
-Faculty Team Collaborator for Service Learning Carol M. White Physical Education Grant
(2004-2008).
-Work Group Facilitator Community Service Learning Collaboration for Change Conference
(March, 2004).
-Consultant-Small Group Leader Community Service Learning Conference (February, 2004).
-University Retention, Tenure and Promotion (RTP) Committee, (2003-2005).
-Chair Faculty Merit Increase (FMI) Appeals Committee (2001-2002).
-Chair Service Salary Increase (SSI) Committee (2001-2002).
-Research and Scholarship Committee (1999-2000, 1996-1997, 1991-1994).
-Reviewer University Academic Program Improvement Seed Grant Proposals (1992-1993).
-Faculty Development Advisory Committee (1991-1992).
-University Interim Research Scholarship Funding Committee (1988-1989).
Examples of Collins College Service:
-Chair Lecture Evaluation Committee (2013-present) and member (2010-2012, 2006-2009,
2004-2005, 2000-2002).
-Collins College Graduate Student Thesis Committee (2011-present).
-Curriculum Committee (2014-present, 1999-2002, 1991-1995).
-Chair Assessment Committee (2013-2014, 2011-2012) and member (2012-2013).
-Culinary Laboratory Coordinator Search Committee (2013-2014).
-Cookbook Editorial Board (2012-2013).
-Faculty Volunteer. Prospective Student Events at the Collins College, Cal Poly, Pomona (2010-

2013).
-Food and Beverage College Representative. Compusense Five Training. Human Nutrition and
Food Science Department, Cal Poly, Pomona (June, 2012).
-Human Nutrition and Food Science Department Center for Food Innovation and Technology
(CFIT) project (2011-2013).
-Faculty Advisor. Local Food Fair. Cal Poly, Pomona. Joint Project with College of
Environmental Design (Winter, 2010).
-Champion/Author of the Faculty/Instructional Staff Section of the Accreditation Commission
for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) Self-Study Report (2010-2011).
-Community Service Learning Course Designation 5 year approval extended for Teaching Kids
to Cook Lecture and Lab course (Fall, 2010).
-Champion of The TurboChef Mobile Culinary Institute visit to the Collins College (February,
2010).
-Faculty Volunteer for the Collins Connection for Prospective Students (April, 2010).
-Faculty-Chef Volunteer for Harvest Auction/Anniversary Celebration (2010, 2009, 2006, 2005,
2004, 2000).
-Graduate Studies Committee (2008-2009).
-School to College Task Force (2007-2008).
- Faculty Representative at NRA annual restaurant, hotel-motel show (2007, 1989).
-Chair Retention, Tenure, and Promotion (RTP) Committee (1998-1999) and member (2006-
2010, 2000-2001, 1998-2000, 1995-1997, 1993-1994).
-Dean’s Search Committee (2004-2005).
-Tenured Faculty Advisory Committee to the Dean (2004-2005).
-Chef Instructor Search Committee (Summer, 2004, 1998-2000).
-Tenure Track Faculty Search Committee (2003-2004, 1998-2000, 1992-1993, 1989-1991).
-Team Leader Engaged Department Institute for California State University Campuses (June,
2003).
-Temporary Faculty Evaluation Committee for the Range Elevation Evaluation (February, 2002).
-Coordinator Community Service Learning (2000-2007).
-Team Leader for Culinary Emphasis and Developer of all culinary courses (2000-2001).
-Endowed Chair Committee (2000-2001).
-Scheduling Committee (1998-2001).
-Teaching Excellence/Academic Excellence Task Force (1992-1994,1998-2000, 2014-present).
-Food and Beverage Curriculum Task Force (1998-1999).
-Co-Chair Strategic Planning Task Force Goal Number 3 (1998-1999).
-Faculty Representative Board of Advisors Academic Excellence Committee (1998-1999).
-Post Tenure Review Committee (1996-1997).
-Joint Faculty-Board of Counselors’ Strategic Planning Committee (1994-1996).
-Cal Poly-California Department of Education Child Nutrition Program Advisory Committee
(1994-1996).
-Advisory Board Professional Development Institute (PDI) (1993-2001).
-PDI’s Advanced Executive Management Series Committee (1993-2001).
-Collaboration with Cal Poly Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies (1993-present).
-Chair Faculty/Staff Special Events (1993-1996).
-Chair Food and Beverage Curriculum Review Committee (1993-1994).
-Chair Staff Search Committee (1993-1994).

-Designed College laboratory and lecture student-faculty evaluation instruments (1993-1994).
-Representative on Joint School of Hotel and Restaurant Management and Department of Food
& Nutrition Curriculum Review (1992-1993).
-Chair Scholarship Committee (1992-1993) and member (1991-1992).
-Lawry’s Food, Inc. public-private Partnership Task Force (1992-1993).
-Peer Reviewer with Classroom Visitations of 2-4 Tenured and Temporary Collins College
Faculty annually (1992-present).
-Chair Library Committee (1991-1997) and Member (2000-2005).
-Liaison with the College of Agriculture (1991-1992).
-Host to Los Angeles Times Restaurant Reviewer and Vice President of Restaurants and
Institutions Magazine (1991-1992).
-Associate Dean Search Committee (1991-1992).
-Faculty Coordinator for Julia Child’s Master Class (1991-1992).
-Faculty Coordinator for Robert and Margarit Mondavi’s Symposium (1991-1992).
-Organizer/Coordinator of visits and lectureships by Distinguished Guests, Chef Louis
Szathmary, Donald Lundberg and Michael Hurst (1990-1991).
-Organizer/Coordinator of the Distinguished Chef Series with Yan Can Cook (Martin Yan),
Culinary Institute of America Master Chef Mark Erickson, and Mark Peel of Campanile
Restaurant and Nancy Silverton of La Brea Bakery (1990-1991).
-Faculty Advisor of American Institute of Food and Wine student chapter (1990-1992)
-Food and Beverage Faculty Search Committee (1989-1991).
-Faculty Advisor for the Center for Hospitality Management Student Council (1989-1990).
-Host (prepared & served food) of Health Fair booth for Los Olivos campus dining services
(1989-1990).
-Continuing Education Instructor of Healthy French Cooking 1 credit seminar (April 1989).
-Coordinated food production for graduation (Spring, 1989).
-Faculty representative to the National Association of Catering Executives (1988-1989).
-Facility planning research committee (1988-1989).
-Faculty representative for the Southern California Edison research project (1988-1989).
-Statewide articulation advisory committee for development of agreements with secondary
school and junior college food service hospitality programs (1988-1989).
-Professor for 1-5 students per quarter conducting research as a Special Project (1988-present).
-Academic Advisor to approximately 90 undergraduate students (1988-present).
Collins College Courses Developed:
Cookbook Recipe Testing A and B
Professional Healthy Cooking
Healthy American Cuisine (University general education course and Honors course)
The Art & Science of Cooking
Culinary Product Development & Evaluation
Healthy Cooking on a Budget
Catering & Fine Dining Management
Professional Cooking I & II
Professional Cooking I Service Learning
Commercial Recipe Development
World Cuisine

Management of Food Production Systems
Teaching Kids to Cook Service Learning
Healthy Menu Development and Evaluation
Greater Community Service:
-Religious Education Volunteer Teacher, Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, CA (2000-present).
-Wellness Committee, San Marino Unified School District Food Service, San Marino, CA (2006-
present).
-Holiday Volunteer/Cook, Union Station Homeless Services, Pasadena, CA (1997-2013).
-Coordinator of Booth with food preparation and service for 2,500+ guests, Food, Wine &
Micro-Brew Festival Second Harvest Food Bank Fundraiser, South Coast Plaza, Costa
Mesa, CA (October, 2004).
-Teaching Kids to Cook Healthy in 3 elementary schools in inner City Los Angeles through the
Cooperation of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and the Los Angeles
Unified School District (2002-2003).
-Board of Commissioners, Recreation Department, San Marino, CA (2001-2008).
-Parent Volunteer (speech and debate high school competition judge, room parent, teacher’s
assistant, field trips, pumpkin fest, fair booth, holiday performances, teddy bear tea, library,
health office, school registration, career day presenter, event chaperone, graduation, food
and beverage donator), SanMarino Unified School District, San Marino, CA (2000-2013).
-Team Parent Volunteer, YMCA Basketball, South Pasadena, CA (2000-2008).
-Volunteer Soccer Referee, AYSO, South Pasadena, CA (2000-2008).
-Volunteer Teacher-Coordinator Healthy Cooking Classes, San Marino Unified School District,
San Marino, CA (2000-2006).
-Coordinator of student volunteers for Fall Festival of Food and Wine fund raising event for City of
Hope to raise money to win the war against life threatening diseases (October, 1999).
-Spokesperson for the Center for Hospitality Management, Cal Poly, Pomona at the Great American
Food Fight media event sponsored by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the
American Cancer Society (April, 1990).
-Volunteer Host and Supervisor of students volunteers at the Claremont, CA League of Women’s
Voters annual fundraising dinner/auction (April, 1989).
Professional Volunteer Service:
-Culinary Judge. California ProStart Culinary Cup, Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA
(March, 2013).
-Reviewer of Director and Faculty member, Hotel & Foodservice Management/Culinary Art
Program, Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2006-2007).
-Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) Job Task Analysis (JTA) project for the
National Restaurant Educational Foundation (NRAEF), (2002-2003).
-Advisory Board, Southern California School of Culinary Arts/ Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts
Program, Pasadena, CA (1999-2008).
-Advisory Committee, Los Angeles Mission College for Industry Driven Education Training
Collaborative Grant, Sylmar, CA (1999-2000).
-Hospitality Industry Foodservice Committee for the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer
Center, Duarte, CA (1998-2000).

-Faculty Reviewer of University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and
Restaurant Management faculty member for tenure purposes (1996-1997).
-Field Faculty Advisor, Master of Arts Degree Candidate at Norwich University (1996).
-Judge for CA Community Colleges Culinary Competition (1995-1996).
-Faculty Reviewer of Cornell University School of Hotel Administration faculty member for
tenure purposes (1994-1995).
- Healthy Menu and Herb Garden Project, Sheraton Suites Fairplex, Pomona, CA (1994-1995).
Member of Professional Associations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-Formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP) Dietetic Practice Group of ADA
California Dietetic Association (CDA)
Los Angeles District Dietetic Association (LAD)
San Gabriel Dietetic Association
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
California Restaurant Association (CRA)
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Chefs de Cuisine Association of California (CCAC)
Research Chefs Association (RCA)
Service to Professional Associations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-Formerly American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Food and Culinary Professionals (FCP) Dietetic Practice Group of ADA
California Dietetic Association (CDA)
Los Angeles District Dietetic Association (LAD)
San Gabriel Dietetic Association
-Current member.
-Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND) (2013-present)
-Speakers Bureau for LAD (2010-present).
-Presenter at ADA annual conference (2009, 2004, 1993, 1987).
-Coordinator of FCP/ADA booth at the International Association of Culinary
Professionals (IACP) annual conference (April, 2001).
-Nominating Committee (elected officer) of ADA FCP Dietetic Practice Group (2001).
-Practice Coordinator for Food Systems Management (elected officer) of ADA
Gerontological Nutritionist (GN) Dietetic Practice Group (2001).
-Booth Coordinator for the GN Dietetic Practice Group at ADA annual conference
(1998).
-Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA) (1996-present).
-Abstract reviewer for ADA annual conference; noted for most insightful reviews (1994-
present).
-Registered Dietitian (RD) (1992-present).
-Presenter at MN Dietetic Association Fall meeting (1987).
-Presenter at MI Dietetic Association Spring meeting (1987).
International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP)
-Previous member.
-IACP Nutrition & Food Science Committee (2005, 2006).

-IACP annual conference workshop volunteer host (April 2004).
-IACP Kids in the Kitchen (KIK) Committee Member (2003, 2004).
-Presenter at IACP annual conference (2000).
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Chefs de Cuisine Association of California (CCAC)
-Current member.
-Speaker at annual ACF conference (1996, 1995).
-ACF Advisory Council (1994-1996).
-Industry/ACF Review Panel-Developed 12 seminars for members (1994-1996).
-ACF Education Projects Committee-Created a series of HTV interactive TV broadcasts
titled Cooking of the Americas (1993-1996).
-Nutritionally analyzed recipes as part of National Nutrition Committee for the ACF
1st
National Nutrition Challenge at the ACF annual conference (1990).
National Restaurant Association (NRA)
California Restaurant Association (CRA)
-Current member.
- Collins College Faculty Representative at NRA annual restaurant, hotel-motel show
(2007, 1989).
-Subject Matter Expert in area of preparing, cooking and serving food for Foodservice
Management Professional (FMP) Job Task Analysis Project, National Restaurant
Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) (2002-2003).
-Presenter at NRA annual restaurant, hotel-motel show (1997, 1994, 1992, 1991).
-Presenter at Wisconsin Restaurant Association Host Midwest expo (1995).
-Presenter at CRA western restaurant show (1991, 1990).
-Presenter at CRA San Diego foodservice expo (1990).
-Presenter at Upper Midwest Hospitality Association restaurant & lodging show (1987).
Research Chefs Association (RCA)
-Current member.
-Culinology minor at Collins College, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
(present).
-Culinology Textbook Subcommittee (2005-2007).
Roundtable for Women in Foodservice (RWF)
Los Angeles Chapter of Roundtable for Women in Foodservice
-Previous member.

-National and Los Angeles Chapters of RWF (disbanded 2001).
- RWF Advisory Board (1998-2001).
-RWF Pace Setter Award Judge (1994-1996).
-Recognized as one of Los Angeles RWF chapter founders (1994).
-Vice President Los Angeles RWF chapter (1992).
-Chair of Los Angeles RWF major scholarship fund raising event (1992)
-Moderator for panel titled The Culinary Entrepreneur sponsored by Los Angeles RWF at
First Annual Southern California Foodservice and Hospitality Industry
Symposium in Anaheim, CA (Winter,1992).
-RWF Pace Setters Award winner (1991).
Consulting:
-Healthy recipe development, California State Department of Education’s ProNet Center with
SHRM’s PDI, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA (1999).
-Commercial low fat recipe development, CA Prune Board (1995-1996).
-Healthy recipe development, Natural Healthy Cooking School, Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA (1990).
-Healthy Cooking Training Material Development, Disneyland, Anaheim, CA (1992).
-Restaurant operations analysis for restaurant-bistro, Anaheim, CA (1992).
-Dried bean, pea and lentil product development for William D. Dykstra Group, Grand Rapids,
MI (1989).
Profile:
Impressive Publication and Presentation Record
Exceptionally Good Teacher
Solid Community, University and College Service Record
Exemplary Leadership in Community Service
Nationally recognized for Work in Professional Healthy Cooking

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