NACUFS_Foundation Final638640840790389186

NACUFS Foundation


Investing in Education, Empowering Professionals

The NACUFS Foundation is proud to support the educational programming offered by NACUFS, ensuring that NACUFS is positioned to design the very best training and resources. We believe that continuous learning is essential for professional growth, and by investing in the development of these initiatives, we are investing in the future of our field.

 

A Community of Connection and Collaboration

Through our partnership with NACUFS, the Foundation fosters a unique environment of connection and collaboration. We support the development of programs that bring together professionals from every corner of the industry — from institutional dining leaders to innovative industry partners — to learn from one another, share best practices, and create lasting, impactful relationships. These partnerships spark new ideas and open doors to exciting opportunities, further enriching the professional landscape.

 

Strengthening the Industry, Building Careers

Our work goes beyond supporting the development of education; it’s about elevating collegiate dining as a meaningful, rewarding career path. By supporting programs that develop a highly skilled and knowledgeable workforce, we’re helping to legitimize and promote foodservice as a dynamic profession. From chefs to administrators, every individual we touch through these initiatives contributes to a stronger, more innovative industry that benefits students, campuses, and communities.

 

A Commitment to the Future

The NACUFS Foundation is deeply committed to supporting NACUFS in its investment in the growth and development of collegiate dining professionals. Every educational initiative we sponsor, every program we fund, is an investment in the future of foodservice. Together with NACUFS, we are building a community of skilled, inspired leaders ready to transform campus dining and beyond.


Foundation Board of Directors

 

Rahul Shrivastav
Rahul Shrivastav

Indiana University

Kory Samuels
Kory Samuels

Rochester Institute of Technology

Christopher Toote
Christopher Toote

University of Chicago

Ginnie Dunleavy
Ginnie Dunleavy

Rhode Island School of Design

Robert Nelson
Robert Nelson, CAE

NACUFS