Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Deb Snyder
Snyder, Deb
Associate Professor Culinary Arts
Chef Deb Snyder attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and graduated after completing an Externship in New Orleans, LA. After graduating, she moved to Phoenix, working in hotels and restaurants including The Ritz Carlton, The Crescent Hotel, The Arizona Biltmore, and The Thunderbird International School of Management. Deb earned her Business degree from the CIA in 2023. She has been a culinary educator for over 20 years and holds three Professional Certifications through the American Culinary Federation (Certified Secondary Culinary Educator, Certified Pastry Culinarian and Professional Chef Certification for Plant Based Cuisine). She lives in Prescott with her husband, Jeff, and offers private cooking classes, dinner parties, workshops and team building events. She is currently Associate Professor of Culinary Arts at Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ.
Sessions:
[5539] Branding Your Bite: Crafting a Comprehensive Culinary Program
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Loews Ventana Canyon
- Family and Consumer Science
Join us for a fun and interactive session designed to help your culinary arts program really sizzle! We all know that running a culinary program can feel like juggling knives while balancing on a tightrope, but fear not! We’ll focus on the key ingredients needed to create a memorable and impactful program. Learn how to effectively brand your culinary program so that your impressive work and your students' delicious creations don’t remain the best-kept secret in town. We'll explore ways to spice up your community connections and work-based learning opportunities—because nothing brings people together like good food (or, as we like to call it, "culinary diplomacy"). This session will give you the practical tools and innovative ideas to navigate the many moving parts of your program while keeping your sanity intact. Let’s make sure your culinary program isn’t just simmering on the back burner, but rather front and center in your community, serving up excellence!
