Our Faculty - SUNY Niagara
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Our Faculty

NFCI logoNiagara Falls Culinary Institute

Our Faculty

NFCI’s faculty members are equipped with degrees in education, culinary, and hospitality programs. They are certified by the American Culinary Federation and have worked in various venues such as the Hyatt, Hilton, and Radisson hotels as well as various private clubs in Western New York. They are graduates of top-ranked culinary institutions such as Johnson and Wales and the Culinary Institute of America. SUNY Niagara believes in employing instructors with the highest degree of education as well as work experience to enhance the student’s learning experience. A plain, solid light gray background with no visible objects, patterns, or text.

Meet Our Educators

Josh Blumberg

Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs; Hospitality, Baking & Culinary Arts

Scott Steiner, CCE, AAC

Associate Professor; Coordinator of Culinary Arts, Chef

Cathleen Barron, CEPC

Assistant Professor; Coordinator of Baking & Pastry Arts; Baking & Pastry Arts, Chef

Benjamin Loomis, CEC

Instructor; Coordinator of Hospitality Program, Chef

Emily Lonigan

Director of Community Education

Myriah Meyer

Technical Assistant; Baking & Pastry Arts

Seana Sullivan, CEPC

Instructor; Baking & Pastry Arts

Daniel DiPirro

Instructor; Hospitality

Dominic Fabrizio

Technical Assistant; Culinary Arts

Nathan Koscielski, CCE

Assistant Professor; Culinary Arts, Chef

John Matwijkow, CCE

Associate Professor; Culinary Arts, Chef

John Pope

Instructor; Culinary Arts Nina Brown

Shadow Day at NFCI

Come gain hands-on experience at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute by attending a Shadow Day! Potential students will be immersed in a laboratory setting of their choice and be able to connect with current students and faculty.

Sabrina Faso

Contact

Niagara Falls Culinary Institute 28 Old Falls Street Niagara Falls, NY 14303 Phone: 716-210-2525 Our reception desk is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST).