Meet the Team

Ken currently serves as the Executive Chef, after serving as a Food Service Director/Manager in the United States Navy for 26 years. His love for food was developed from an... Read More

Ty is our Director of Culinary Operations. Ty joined Brown in 2016 in partnership with Bon Appetit Management Company. Ty’s infatuation with fine foods started at a young age in... Read More

Michelle joined our team in February of 2022. She grew up in New York, but moved to Rhode Island in 2016 and has no plans of leaving! Her favorite part... Read More

Linda came to Brown in 1996 and began her career at Brown working in the Refectory. She then spent many years managing the Blue Room and now calls the Refectory... Read More

Bobby joined the Dining team in 2010, and has since held multiple positions within the department. His love for food, as well as the opportunity to meet and work alongside... Read More

Thomas came to the University in January 2022 from the Pacific Northwest where he operated and owned several restaurants. In regards to hospitality, his passion for food (especially tacos) is... Read More

Hannah joined the Brown Dining team in April 2022. She loves collaborating with students on events and meeting new people. Hannah is a 2019 Temple University graduate, and is currently... Read More

Kelly joined Brown Dining in April 2022, having previously worked in Brown’s Central Budget Office. Kelly’s prior work experience includes finance roles in the restaurant and retail industries. Growing up... Read More

Originally from New York, Danielle relocated to Rhode Island via Massachusetts and began her career with Brown University in February, 2018. Danielle’s previous experience in operations and degree in Human... Read More

Claire joined Brown Dining originally in 1987 and worked for 5 years. She left and returned to Brown Dining in 1992 and continues to enjoy the customers who come into... Read More