Jennifer Solomon Appointed Chief Business Officer at Culinary Careers Program

Culinary Careers Program has announced two leadership appointments, naming Christina Grdovic as Executive Director and Jennifer Solomon as Chief Business Officer. The appointments are effective immediately.

Grdovic will lead the organization's strategic direction and oversee efforts to expand access to culinary education and job skills training for high school students and adults across the United States. In her new role, Grdovic will focus on the organization's national growth and program development.

Jennifer Solomon, in her capacity as Chief Business Officer, will oversee business development, finance, human resources, and operations. Her responsibilities include managing organizational efficiency and supporting the implementation of the organization's initiatives.

Prior to joining Culinary Careers Program, Grdovic held leadership positions in the food and hospitality sector, including roles in partnerships, content, and business development. Her previous experience includes roles at Wonder, Food & Wine, and Goldbelly, as well as advisory roles for start-ups.

The Culinary Careers Program provides culinary arts education, job skills training, apprenticeships, scholarships, and career opportunities. The organization reports serving approximately 400,000 students in the United States and awarding $76 million in college scholarships to date.

No timeline for additional program expansions or new initiatives was disclosed in the announcement. The organization did not provide further details on changes to its existing programs or operations resulting from the leadership appointments.