Valeria Milagros Sanchez Silva Molinelli (she/her)
Senior Instructor College of Food Innovation & Technology Culinary Arts Providence
Biography and Expertise
Born in Peru, Valeria Molinelli moved to the United States in 1998, establishing a dynamic culinary career spanning global internships in Ireland and Asia, catering, management, research and development, and private cheffing.
A credentialed educator and practitioner, Molinelli holds a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and a Certified Executive Chef certification. She bridges industry and academia by teaching foundational culinary labs alongside specialized sustainability courses such as Cooking From the Farmstand. Beyond the classroom, she fosters student success as a bilingual mentor and adviser for student organizations including Culinaria Latina, CFIT Champions and the SkillsUSA Rhode Island Chapter.
Molinelli specializes in modern Latin American cuisine, event planning and workforce trends. She actively applies this expertise as the summer executive chef for The Flavor Experience, directing large-scale culinary operations for more than 600 corporate food executives.
Education
AS
Johnson & Wales University
MAT
Johnson & Wales University
BS
Johnson & Wales University
AS
Johnson & Wales University
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Certified Executive Chef (CEC)
American Culinary Federation
Food Safety Manager Certification (FSM)
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
Chaine des Rotisseurs Inductee
Chaine des Rotisseurs
Advisor of the Year 2024
Student Engagement
CFIT Citizenship Award
Johnson & Wales University
The Vollrath Award, Certificate of Appreciation
Johnson & Wales University
Outstanding Service Award
Johnson & Wales University
Outstanding Service CCA Freshman Lab Pilot
Johnson & Wales University
Outstanding Service Award
Johnson & Wales University
Dean’s Award
Johnson & Wales University
Bread Bakers Guild of America
Chaine des Rotisseurs
Sanchez Silva Molinelli, V. & McHugh, A.
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