Amber is passionate about food and hospitality. She earned an associate degree in baking, pastry, and culinary arts from The International Culinary School at The Art Institute. Her first job was prepping food carts at the culinary school. Amber has held various roles, including Catering Director, Wedding Coordinator, Food Stylist, Food and Beverage Manager, Pastry Chef, and Executive Chef. She loves sharing meals with loved ones. Amber's mission is to ensure every guest at the University of Redlands enjoys true hospitality and an incredible food experience.

Chef Robert joined the Harvest Table team at Redlands as its Executive Chef in Spring 2020. He brings a wide array of experience in the culinary industry, starting as a deck hand breaking down the day’s catch on fishing boat, to a chef for the president, and even to an assistant to an Iron Chef. While he’s not creating menus and leading the Harvest Table culinary team, Chef Robert makes YouTube videos for the Flavor of Riverside. He has traveled around the world to enhance his culinary expertise and loves teach others about what he has learned, while also continuing to expand on his culinary mastery.

Arturo, raised in the heartland of the Bulldogs, has over 30 years of experience in Hospitality and Dining Service Management. He has worked as a Regional Manager in coastal resorts of Mexico and with top S&P 500 Restaurant Industry Corporations as a Manager, General Manager, and Area Safety Manager. In June 2019, he joined our Harvest Table family and helped launch the HTCG dining program at the University of Redlands. Arturo loves spending time with his wife Annette and their four kids, Art II, Andrew, Aliias, and Autumn.

Sandy is a Sous Chef with extensive experience at Redlands. Born in southern California, she grew up in Fontana and has always had a passion for food and family. From a young age she was always in the kitchen preparing meals with her mother and continued to pursue that by attending Culinary School after graduation. Food continues to bring her large family together every week. She has been at the University of Redlands for over 8 years, where she has held a number of positions, and was promoted to Sous Chef in 2020. She continues to reside in Fontana, with her husband and two children.

Nicole grew up in the restaurant industry, surrounded by food and beverage. Her passion for event planning led her to design and marketing, where she worked as an Assistant Marketing Manager. Seeking a more hands-on role, she joined our team as a Catering Coordinator and was promoted to Guest Experience Manager in 2021. Nicole collaborates with the culinary team to create unforgettable experiences, blending her love for hospitality with creativity and attention to detail. For her, bringing people together through exceptional events is both fun and rewarding.

Andrew is a registered dietitian and chef with a lifelong passion for food service, starting at age 15. He studied culinary arts at North Idaho College and earned a degree in nutrition from the University of Idaho. With experience as a clinical dietitian and diet and fitness counselor, Andrew is dedicated to helping people lead healthier lives. A lifelong student of food science and culinary arts, he enjoys experimenting in the kitchen with cheese-making, fermenting hot sauces, baking sourdough bread, and exploring new techniques. Andrew is excited to share his culinary interests and passions with others.

Kristin has lived in Redlands for 27 years, 23 of which she has remained in the same house. She has 20 years of restaurant experience as well as 17 years’ experience as a CFO. Her time as a CFO was with a non-profit residential program for adolescent boys. Kristin’s greatest joy is spending time with her adult children and grandchildren.

Nikki began her food industry career as a server in a senior citizen retirement facility, later joining their catering team to create themed events. Her passion for catering led her to seek more challenging opportunities, and in summer 2021, she joined the Harvest Table team as a catering coordinator. Nikki loves traveling to experience different flavors and assist guests in their planning process. She thrives on creating enriching atmospheres with great food and service, a passion she also shares with her family during weekly dinners at home with her husband and fur-babies.

Berenice joined the Harvest Table team in July 2021, bringing over six years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Her passion for cooking was ignited in her childhood, watching her great grandmother cook and sell plates of food. Growing up in a family where her mother and siblings ran a catering company, Berenice fell in love with cooking by observing her family. She cherishes seeing people's reactions to the food they cooked. When you cook with love and passion, it has the power to bring people together.

Meet Jocelyn! Jocelyn is from Palm Springs, California, and is a current Junior here at the University of Redlands, majoring in Public Speaking and Business. Jocelyn enjoys spending time outdoors and giving back to the community by volunteering at nonprofits. Jocelyn's goal is to continue to expand and have multiple ideas flowing in on foods students can eat! "I am excited to meet new people through this journey and see all the ideas that are brought to the table.”