Dr. Jovanny Suriel is the inaugural Executive Director of the Culinary Education Center, a workforce training initiative rooted in community, culinary arts, and labor partnerships. With nearly 15 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Suriel has led impactful work across career and professional development, workforce readiness, employer relations, and civic engagement. He brings a deep passion for community engagement and a lifelong commitment to uplifting others through service—principles that guide his leadership and program development.