Joanna Larose

JoAnna LaRose currently serves as Manager of Culinary Development at Inspire and holds the position of Young Alumni Chair on the CAFLS Alumni Board at Clemson University. Previously, JoAnna worked as an Account Manager at WTI Inc., focusing on application development and sales activities related to functional ingredient technology. Prior experience includes roles at Red Robin, where JoAnna led the commercialization of new menu items, and Chipotle Mexican Grill, where responsibilities spanned from food evaluation to quality assurance, managing significant product development projects. Early career positions included Kitchen Manager at Croissants Bistro & Bakery and various internships. JoAnna earned a Master of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Sciences, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Human Nutrition from Clemson University.