Ashley McGee
Senior Instructor
JWU Faculty Since 2006
Ever since joining JWU in 2006, Ashley McGee values the rewarding outcomes of preparing the future leaders of the hospitality industry. She received her B.A. in English from UNC–CH before realizing her dream of becoming a chef. She enrolled at CIA and earned an A.O.S. degree in Culinary Arts after her time at UNC. Most recently, Chef McGee completed her Master's of Science degree in Hospitality Management from JWU in 2020.
Most of her 12 years of restaurant experience was in fine dining and independent restaurants, including her own restaurant in coastal North Carolina. McGee finds that drawing on her past experience is what works best with freshmen to explain why our curriculum is relatable and will be relevant for them. Chef McGee loves working with new and experienced students and helping to prepare them for their future in the field they determine fits their goals; no matter which degree focus they choose.
Education
- M.S., Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University
- B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- A.O.S., Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America
Courses
- CUL1100 Introduction to Culinary Skills & Techniques
- CUL1210 Breakfast & Lunch Cafe
- ENG3210 Food Media Presentation Skills
- LEAD1010 Foundations of Leadership Studies
- DEE3999 Directed Experiential Education
Extra Curricular Roles
Honors Committee Member 2021-2024
Professionalism and Standards Team 2023-2024
Online Culinary Revisions Team 2023-2024
Professional Affiliations
American Culinary Federation, Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
Southern Foodways Alliance, Member