Faculty & Staff Directory | Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration Division

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

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

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

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

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 spent five years working in the Division of Social Sciences and comes to us with university knowledge and a passion for helping students succeed through their degree programs. She is a staff advisor for the Culinary Club and advocates for creating a sense of place through food. Whitney loves all things that are food related and is thrilled to be part of the team!

Sarah Morisky, Program Assistant

Sarah Morisky

Program Assistant
sjrowley@alaska.edu
786-1487
Cuddy 108

Sarah Morisky is the Program Assistant for Culinary Arts & Hospitality Administration. She started in October 2018 and has previously worked for UAA from 2002-2010. She enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with her kids.