Culinary Placemaker Lab – Merced
June 17
Featured ACF Culinary Leaders
We’re especially proud to highlight that this program features distinguished members of the American Culinary Federation, bringing national-level expertise and leadership to the experience:
Daryl L. Shular, CMC
- Certified Master Chef (CMC) – the highest level of ACF certification
- First African American chef to earn the CMC distinction
- Founder of the Shular Institute and national leader in culinary education
- Former member of the U.S. Culinary Olympic Team
Marshal Shafkowitz, CCE, CEC, WCEC
- Executive Director, Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food
- Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), Certified Executive Chef (CEC), World Certified Chef (WCEC)
- Over 40 years of experience in culinary education and global foodservice leadership
- Active contributor to ACF accreditation and workforce development initiatives