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Laura Valcour

Laura Valcour

Owner/Chef-Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Nutrition, Culinary Nutrition Educator, Wellness/Event Programming, Community Engagement Administrator

  • Education

    • DePaul University

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      Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

    • Benedictine University

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Public Health Education and Promotion

      Activities and Societies: Practicum Project: "Seed to Plate" Culinary Pilot Program for Nutrition Undergraduate/Graduate students, Benedictine University Community Garden

    • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago

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      Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

  • Experience

    • Chefs For A Day, Inc.

      Jan 2001 - May 2019
      Owner/Chef-Instructor

      Culinary Nutrition Education/Chef-Instructor Services: Interactive Presenter, Private or Group instruction, Chef-to-School Programs, Corporate Wellness, Video/Media, Personal Chef Services, Consulting

    • Burr Ridge Park District

      Jan 2001 - Mar 2010
      Chef-Instructor, Farmer Market Manager

      Culinary Nutrition/Wellness Educator/Chef-Instructor: Created Cooking Program for Children-Adults, Facilitator for Community Events. Kitchen, Consultant for BR Community Center Kitchen (planning, equipment, layout), Grant Proposals/MediaFarmer Market Manager: Vendor Selection/Contracting, Daily Operations/Coordinator, Grant Writing

    • Midtown Athletic Clubs

      Aug 2015 - Dec 2017
      Food and Beverage Director/Culinary Nutrition Educator

    • NORTHEAST KINGDOM COUNCIL ON AGING

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2021
      Director of Nutrition and Wellness

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Serv Safe Manager/Food Service Sanitation

      Illinois Department of Public Health
      Feb 2013

    • Standard CPR/AED

      National Health and Safety Association
      Jan 2025
      View certificate certificate

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Annual Meeting Committee, Member

      Issued by Illinois Public Health Assn on Sept 2018
      Illinois Public Health AssnAssociated with Laura Valcour

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Good Food Festival-UIC chicago on Mar 2013
      Good Food Festival-UIC chicagoAssociated with Laura Valcour

    • Chef/Coordinatory/Volunteer

      Issued by Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge on Aug 2001
      Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr RidgeAssociated with Laura Valcour

    • PTO Secretary, Event Chair, Volunteer

      Issued by CCSD #180 PTO/PBIS/CHIC on Sept 2001
      CCSD #180 PTO/PBIS/CHICAssociated with Laura Valcour

    • Healthy Cooking Demonstrations

      Issued by Loaves & Fishes Community Services on Feb 2018
      Loaves & Fishes Community ServicesAssociated with Laura Valcour

    • Advisory Board Member

      Issued by FORWARD (Fighting Obesity to Reach healthy Weight Among Residents of DuPage) on Jan 2014
      FORWARD (Fighting Obesity to Reach healthy Weight Among Residents of DuPage)Associated with Laura Valcour