
Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Advising
Please contact one of the professors to set-up an appointment for advising.
Culinary Arts (A.A.A.S or Certificate)
- Bob Schultz (bschultz@grcc.edu)
- Sean Marr (seanmarr@grcc.edu)
- Sasha Ahmed (sahmed@grcc.edu)
- Jennifer Struik (jenniferstruik@grcc.edu)
Pre-Hospitality Management (Specialized Management), A.A.
- Werner Absenger (wernerabsenger@grcc.edu)
Baking and Pastry Arts Certificate
- Sarah Waller-Nicolette (sarahwallernicolet@grcc.edu)
- Wilfredo Barajas (wilfredobarajas@grcc.edu)
- Audrey Heckwolf (aheckwol@grcc.edu)
- Katy Waltz (katherinewaltz@grcc.edu)
Personal Chef Certificate
- Audrey Heckwolf (aheckwol@grcc.edu)
Craft Brewing, Packaging and Service Operations Certificate
- Allison Hoekstra (allisonhoekstra@grcc.edu)
Transfer Credit Questions
- Werner Absenger (make appointment through Secchia Institute for Culinary Education Office or by calling (616) 234-3690
Testimonial

The culinary program at GRCC is one that gives you total experience of the restaurant and retail sides of the food industry and helps to prepare you for whatever aspect of the food industry you may want to explore.
Jeff Meyer, owner of Meyers’ Bakery & Beanery