How we lead
Our Team
Kerry Brodie
Since founding Emma’s Torch, Kerry has had the opportunity to grow her leadership at the intersection of culinary arts and social advocacy. Kerry is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, holds a Master’s in Government from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor’s in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton University. She is a recipient of a Gaudium Award from the Breukelein Institute, and was a 2020 JWI Woman to Watch.
MEET OUR TEAM
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Alex Harris
Executive Chef & Senior Director of Culinary Education
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Dr. Kira O’Brien, LSW
Chief Impact Officer
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Celina Rella
Director of Social Ventures
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Sierra Murray
New York Program Director
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Natalie Manukian
New York Program Manager
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Emma Hofman
New York Program Manager
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Amanda Garcia-Harris
Carrol Gardens Restaurant Manager
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Ashley Fils-Aime
Catering Manager
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Morgan Aye
New York Culinary Operations Manager
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Eddie DeRavin
New York Chef & Culinary Instructor
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Meisha Hudson
Brooklyn Public Library Café Manager
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Jesse Licen
New York Barista
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Bridgit Nicholson
Washington D. C. Program Director
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Riley Janeway
Washington D. C. Development Associate
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Vialana Vazquez
Washington D. C. Program Manager
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Briana White
Washington D.C. Culinary Instructor
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Justin Edwards
Washington D.C. Sous Chef
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April Hayes
Washington D.C. Front of House Manager
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Deja Utley
Washington D.C. Shift Supervisor