Alumni & Friends
Advisory Committees
Play a key role in shaping the Division’s programs. Membership consists of business
executives and owners, alumni, and other industry
professionals, to consult with program leadership to ensure the programs are relevant
and aligned with industry standards. Interested individuals are encouraged to self-nominate.
| Advisory Committee Members | Place of Employment |
| Laile Fairbairn - Chair | Locally Grown Restaurants |
| Noah Miller | UAA Culinary Arts |
| Philippe Janicka | Anchorage Convention Centers |
| Rick Peterson | Holand America-Princess |
| Nate Bentley | Alumni, Altura Bistro |
| Luke Peroni | Peroni Hospitality Consulting |
| Steve Halloran | Visit Anchorage-Retired |
| Jason Porter | US Foods |
| Rachel Pennington | Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop |
| Amber Glasser | Mat-Su Resort |
| Ana Hartley | Recent Graduate |
Invest in Us!
Private support is essential for ongoing growth and development of the division’s programs. We are happy to work with you to fit your interests and abilities to program priorities creating maximum impact for the students.