Genny Komar
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2016
Genny Komar graduated from Johnson & Wales University - Providence Campus, with an A.S. in Culinary Arts 2005 and a B.S. in Culinary Nutrition 2009. Upon graduation, Komar became a Certified Culinarian through the American Culinary Federation and began her culinary career in Chicago, Illinois. Komar worked at a Chicago Sun-Times 3-star restaurant. After working for almost 2 years in the highly competitive restaurant scene of Chicago, she decided to further develop and broaden her Culinary Nutrition skills.
In 2011, Komar was accepted into a highly competitive Dietetic Internship with Saint Louis University in St. Louis, Missouri to complete her Registered Dietitian’s license, with a focus on Culinary Nutrition. Komar focused on developing and implementing healthy eating and culinary skills into a nutritious lifestyle within the Saint Louis community. After following an opportunity to obtain her master’s degree in Food, Nutrition and Culinary Sciences at Clemson University, she had the opportunity to expand her unique Culinary Nutrition skill set at the University of Mississippi. There she worked as the Athletic Performance Executive Chef and Manager of a NCAA Division I athletic training table dining program; providing delicious and healthy food for the many athletes at the university, which helped fuel the athletics department on to many victories.
Education
- M.S., Food, Nutrition & Culinary Science, Clemson University
- B.S., Culinary Nutrition, Johnson & Wales University
Teaching Interests
My teaching interests include the inclusion of basic culinary techniques and the intersection and utilization of these skills within nutrition. Particularly in learning to make healthy lifestyle changes, work with adverse health concerns and to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Scholarly Interests
My scholarly interests include culinary self-efficacy and the utilization of nutrition in health and wellness promotion.
Courses
- CULN1010 An Introduction to the Fields of Food, Food Service and Nutrition
- CULN2020 Applied Culinary Nutrition
- CULN3155 Vegetarian Cuisine
- CULN4155 Athletic Performance Cuisine
- CULN4165 Therapeutic Cuisine
Extra Curricular Roles
RYT-200 hr Certified Vinyasa & Hatha Yoga Instructor
Professional Affiliations
Professional Member of American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Professional Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Members of the Les Dames d'Escoffier
Publications
- Condrasky, M. D., Hegler, M., Sharp, J. L., Carter, C., & Komar, G. R. (2015). Opinions, Knowledge, And Current Practices Of Culinary Arts Instructors And Professionals In Regards To Healthy Food Techniques. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 13(4), 287-302.
- Godzik, C., Gourville, L. S., Crisci, D. A., Donegan, L. M., Antonetti, B. I., Noval, K., Komar, G. R., & Yacinthus, B. A. (2023). Using the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale to Measure Changes in Cultural Awareness of Short-Term Study Abroad Program Participants. International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Science, 3(5).