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University of Alaska Anchorage
Cuddy Hall
3400 Seawolf Drive 
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
 
Telephone: (907) 786-1487
Fax: (907) 786-1402
 
  • Riza Brown
    Riza Brown

    Riza Brown

    Assistant Professor
    rlparsons@alaska.edu
    786-1290
    Cuddy 109

    Riza Brown holds an AAS in Culinary Arts and a BA in Journalism from UAA. Upon graduation, Professor Brown started a catering company (currently still in operation), which is invaluable experience for her Catering Management class. Her professional experience also includes working in restaurants for over 20 years in every capacity possible and food writing and restaurant reviewing for the Anchorage Daily News, F Magazine, 61 Degrees North and various other publications. Besides Catering Management, Professor Brown teaches Quantity Purchasing, Hospitality Concept and Design, Beverage Management, Hospitality and various culinary workshops. She is a faculty advisor for the Culinary Club and is an advocate for community through culinary togetherness.

  • Dr. Amy Green
    Amy Green

    Dr. Amy Green

    Professor
    amgreen5@uaa.alaska.edu
    786-1405
    Cuddy 110

    Dr. Amy Green joined the program in 2005. She has managed hotels and restaurants in New Orleans, South Florida and San Francisco. Dr. Green has a bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University, a master’s degree in education from Alaska Pacific University and a doctorate degree in education from Walden University, with an emphasis in instructional technology. Dr. Green has taught a variety of courses including front of house dining room management, foodservice management, bar and beverage management, hospitality concept design and development, commercial food purchasing and hotel management. Dr. Green is also the coordinator for the American Culinary Federation accreditation efforts and assists with program service and fundraisers.

  • Chef Kellie Puff, Department Chair
    Kellie Puff

    Chef Kellie Puff, CWPC

    Assistant Professor, Department Chair
    kjpuff@alaska.edu
    786-1492
    Cuddy 123

    Chef Kellie Puff joined the program in 2018. She holds an AAS in Culinary Arts (2002) and a BA Hospitality and Restaurant Management (2013) from UAA. Chef has 10 years teaching experience from ASD’s King Tech Culinary Arts Program as well as many years working in restaurants around Anchorage. She is a member of the American Culinary Federation and holds a certification through them as a Certified Working Pastry Chef. She enjoys mentoring students for baking competitions and making delicious pastries for all to enjoy!

  • Chef Noah Miller
    Chef Noah Miller

    Chef Noah Miller

    Instructor

    nlmiller2@alaska.edu

    786-4728

    Cuddy 131

    Chef Noah is a graduate and alumni of the Culinary Arts program at UAA. He currently teaches Culinary Skills Development and  À La Carte kitchen. Prior to being an instructor at UAA he spent almost 10 years in the industry mostly as the general manager and executive chef at Table 6.  Chef has really enjoyed all the challenges and learning opportunities that he has encountered working in the hospitality industry and now it is a great pleasure to share that knowledge with his students.  See you in the kitchen!

     

  • Whitney Flores,   Student Success Advisor
     Whitney Flores

    Whitney Flores

    Student Success Advisor
    wdlowell@alaska.edu
    786-1409
    Cuddy 118

    Whitney Flores is the Student Success Advisor for Culinary Arts & Hospitality Administration. She is a UAA alumna, earning her Bachelor of Science in Environment and Society with a minor in Nutrition. She is a staff advisor for the Culinary Club and advocates for creating a sense of place through food. Whitney is passionate about  student success and helping students successfully navigate through their programs.