Founder of Denise Zanchelli Associates, she is also a Culinary Associate with David Meyers Associates. Denise holds an MBA from Iona College and a BS from Marist College; both degrees are with a focus on Human Resource Management. She received certificates in International Studies through Iona College and earned the Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) designation through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
For over 25 years, Denise Zanchelli has built and fostered exceptionally strong relationships with chefs throughout the world. During her tenure at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), she held leadership positions in Career Services, Internship Management, and most recently as Director of Operations for Advancement and Alumni Relations. Denise has worked with and designed curriculum for some of the most prestigious country clubs, resorts, hotels, spas, cruise lines, wineries, farms, research and development kitchens, and restaurant groups. She specializes in placing private chefs and using her resources, has been instrumental in the placement of thousands of CIA students and alumni. Throughout her career she has coached and mentored many of today’s leading chefs.
Denise was the Vice President of Finance for the American Society of Training & Development, Westchester, NY Chapter, the Primary Coordinator for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, (CASE), and is currently the Vice Charge de Mission for the Mid-Hudson, NY chapter of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs.™ In addition to mentoring at CIA, she inspired young business professionals as an Adjunct Professor at Marist College. Denise brings a wealth of knowledge of educational, operational, and recruiting know-how to our team.
“Denise is extremely hard working, knowledgeable, and dedicated to high quality business standards. She is the consummate professional committed to making a real difference.” Victor Gielisse, CMC, DBA