Jennifer Gallagher

After 20 years in the hospitality industry, Jennifer Gallagher decided she wanted to share her love of the industry with others and have an impact on those entering into the industry. She has had the pleasure of teaching both in the United States and abroad, on-ground, and online. She believes the hospitality industry provides endless career opportunities. Although food, wine and travel are her primary passions, she is just as passionate about sharing her experience and enthusiasm with the next generation of industry professionals.

Gallagher has been a full-time culinary instructor at JWU Charlotte since 2005 and the culinary department chair since 2014. In her role as department chair, she is able to assist both the student body and the faculty to ensure JWU Charlotte is providing everyone with the best possible experience.

Gallagher is a Certified Executive Chef (CEC) through the American Culinary Federation, a Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) through the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals, a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE) through the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and a Certified Wine Educator (CWE) through the Society of Wine Educators. Gallagher also holds a Diploma Certificate in wines and spirits from the Wines & Spirit Education Trust.

Education

• M.S., Hospitality Management, Farleigh Dickinson University
• B.S., Hospitality Management, Widener University
• A.O.S., Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America

Teaching Interests

Hospitality
Health & Wellness
Plant Based Cuisine
Wine & Spirits

Courses

• CULN1010 An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition
• CUL1320 Elements of a la Minute Cooking
• ILS2370 Obesity
• CULN2414 Cooking for Health and Wellness