Andy Villabona

Andy Villabona is an accomplished culinary professional with extensive experience in event management and culinary partnerships. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Culinary Partnerships & Events at Share Our Strength since May 2013, Andy oversees the development and execution of significant events such as Taste of the Nation and No Kid Hungry Dinners, managing vendor relations, budgets, and culinary strategy. Previous roles at Share Our Strength include Senior Manager and Southeast Manager, where similar responsibilities were held. Andy also contributed to the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, overseeing culinary operations and managing large volunteer teams. Earlier experience includes serving as Food Service Director at ARAMARK, where daily operations for over 1200 employees were managed. Graduating with a BS in Hospitality Management from Florida International University in 2009, Andy possesses a robust background in foodservice and event coordination.