Lee Ellen Kirk

Lee Ellen (Hayes) Kirk has over two decades of experience in corporate relations and industry relations within the hospitality and restaurant sectors. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Corporate Relations and Senior Advancement Officer at The Culinary Institute of America since 2003, Lee Ellen created and launched a Corporate Relations department and leads a support staff of four. Prior to this role, Lee Ellen held the position of Senior Vice President at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, where responsibilities included spearheading strategic business planning for the organization's fundraising efforts from 1999 to 2002. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Services Administration with a minor in Marketing from Central Michigan University.