Jaimi is a biased for action, global food and beverage leader with a proven 15-year track record, and a unique blend of expertise sales, innovation, off-premises growth, marketing, manufacturing, operations and food systems.

Current Role >> Vice President of sales, Cuisine Solutions

Lead National Restaurant Chain sales for the world’s largest sous vide manufacturing company with clients including Starbucks, Dunkin’, Panera Bread, Sweetgreen and more.

CURRENT LOVE >> Adjunct Faulty Memeber, The Culinary Institute of America

Jaimi teaches Master’s, Bachelor’s & Associate’s level courses in Food Systems, Policy, and Innovation

Previous Gigs

Nextbite – Vice President of Food Experience

Everytable – Vice President of Culinary Innovation

Panera Bread - Director, Innovation and Category Growth

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Program Manager, Culinary Innovation

EDUCATION

New York University – M.A. Food Systems
The Culinary Institute of America - A.O.S Culinary Arts & Valedictorian
Florida State University – B.S. Sport Management

Harvard Business School Online - Sustainable Business Strategy, Business Analytics, Economics for Managers, & Financial Accounting certifications

LEADERSHIP

UC Santa Barbara - Board of Advisors, Customer Experience Program

Got Produce? - Board of Advisors, Sustainable Food Expert

Other fun stuff

Outside of the food and beverage world, Jaimi is a certified personal trainer, nutrition and wellness expert, and competitive athlete. Her expertise in culinary, nutrition, fitness and wellness has been quoted in the Washington Post, Women’s Health Magazine, Eater, and Bravo.