Alexa Mendoker ‘21

Hospitality Student, The Culinary Institute of America; Hyde Park, NY

Alexa Mendoker is a senior studying hospitality management at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. Alexa developed her natural niche for leadership in the hospitality industry starting in her family’s bakery in New Jersey. This foundation led her to the CIA where she developed a passion for environmental and social sustainability. Throughout various hospitality courses, Alexa has found an interest in human resources which she wishes to continue studying. During her time at the CIA, she has advanced into varied leadership positions including student manager at the student recreation center, group leader for the hospitality culinary lab sections, and chief justice of the judiciary board. Furthermore, Alexa is a strong advocate for sustainability in her personal life and plans to implement sustainable practices within the workplace. (Hyde Park, NY)