Communal Table Discussion: Who is in your kitchen? A discussion with Patricia Funegra Presented by the Center for Creative Economy
Patricia Funegra will discuss Kitchen Skill Development
La Cocina VA is a social enterprise that generates job opportunities and promotes the creation of small businesses using the power of food.
Taking food as the nucleus for transformation, La Cocina VA offers Bilingual (Spanish-English) culinary job training programs with college certification, internships at restaurants and hotels, and job placement assistance. Her Hispanic heritage and interest in empowering Hispanic communities as strong contributors to America, creates a perfect scenario for cultural exchange and the birth of new ways to appreciate our differences.
For the past four years, Patricia has worked in international development with an that supports efforts in Latin American and Caribbean countries to reduce poverty while promoting equality.
Communal Table Discussions are a breakfast discussion series are open to all and feature current thought leaders.