Marc DeMarchena (he/him)
Associate Professor College of Food Innovation & Technology Interdisciplinary Food Studies Providence
Biography and Expertise
Prior to joining the faculty at Johnson & Wales University, Professor DeMarchena managed food & beverage operations at a variety of hotels, national parks and inns across the United States.
His teaching focuses on a broad range of beverage topics across the beer, wine, spirit and non-alcoholic beverage sectors. Introducing students to the worlds of coffee and tea, he provides students of different majors the ability to plan future entrepreneurial and career initiatives. Marc also spends time teaching Culinary and Pastry students the key elements of menu planning and cost control.
Additionally, he teaches the Wine Spirit Education Trust courses and food and wine pairing lessons to the local learning community which provide certifications or fun for the interested beverage consumer.
In addition to his College of Food Innovation & Technology responsibilities, he acts as a consultant through MADWORKS, providing event planning, restaurant consulting and excellence training.
Education
MAT
Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School, Johnson & Wales University
BS
Johnson & Wales University
Associates Degree
Johnson & Wales College
WSET Certified Educator
WSET Spirits Trainer Wine Spirits Education Trust
Certified Beer Server – Cicerone Program
Cicerone Certification Program
Certified Specialist of Spirits
Society of Wine Educators
WSET Level 2 Award In Spirits with Distinction
Wine Spirits Education Trust
TIPS Trainer
Training for Intervention Procedures
WSET Level 3 Award in Wine with Distinction
WIne Spirits Education Trust
Certified Wine Educator
Society of Wine Educators
Food Safety Manager
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Bordeaux Wine Tutor, ’08, ’12, 16
L’Ecole du Vin de Bordeaux, The Bordeaux Wine School
2024 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
Office of the Governor, State of Rhode Island
CFIT Citizenship Award
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
MVP Teacher – Beverage & Dining
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
Student Engagement – Cultural Program of the Year – Little India
JWU Student Engagement Leadership Awards 2023-2024
MVP Mentor – Beverage & Dining 202
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation and Technology
MVP Mentor – Beverage & Dining 2023
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation and Technology
How to buy Champagne! (Magazine)
The Boston Globe, Food & Dining in Rhode Island
December 26, 2023
https://www.bostonglobe.com
Cranston West HS- Beverage Admissions Experience October 2025
Demonstration
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence, Mixology Lab
Providence
RI
United States
JWU Homecoming Family Weekend 2025
Presentation and Tasting
Homecoming Beer Tasting
Johnson & Wales University
Harborside Campus
Providence
RI
United States
Davies Technical HS – Beverage Admissions Experience May 2025
Demonstration
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence, Mixology Lab
Providence
RI
United States
Davies Technical HS – Beverage Admissions Experience May 2026
Demonstration
The Italian Soda Experiment for Highschool food & beverage interests
Johnson & Wales University, College of Food Innovation & Technology
Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence, Mixology Lab
Providence
RI
United States