Kathleen Diperna

Kathleen Diperna is the current Director of Government Relations at Rethink Food. Kathleen has also previously worked as an Event Captain at Blue Hill At Stone Barns, a Kitchen Assistant at Gaynor's School of Cooking, a Kitchen Intern at Chez Panisse, a Teaching Garden Associate at The Culinary Institute of America, a Kitchen Intern at Restuarant Peppe Zullo, a Server at The Bocuse Restaurant, and a Server and Prep Cook at OTB at the North Park Boathouse. Prior to all of this, they were also a Store Associate at Bruster's Real Ice Cream. Kathleen has always been passionate about food and cooking, and they have used their previous work experiences to help their get to where they are today.

Kathleen Diperna has a concentration in Italian cuisine from The Culinary Institute of America, a bachelor's degree in applied food studies and food business management from The Culinary Institute of America, and an associate's degree in culinary arts from The Culinary Institute of America. Kathleen also has a certification from Tips Alcohol in Tips.

Some of their coworkers include Erin Hill - Chief Development Officer, Christopher Hollinger - CFO, and Shaquana Lee - Senior Manager of Institutional Giving. Kathleen Diperna reports to Matt Jozwiak, Founder & CEO.