Jaylene Duarte

Jaylene Duarte is a Lecturer in the Culinary Arts Department within the School of Professional Arts and Technology at University of Hawai‘i Leeward Community College. She actively contributes to institutional service as an Advisory Board Member for Culinary Arts and coordinator of the L’ulu Fundraising Gala.

Her academic background includes:

• Associate of Science in Culinary Arts, Kapiʻolani Community College

Duarte specializes in applied culinary education and hospitality management training. Her instruction emphasizes practical kitchen skills, food safety certification, and industry-standard techniques to prepare students for immediate workforce entry in culinary professions.

Professional recognition includes:

• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)

In student development, Duarte guides learners through culinary coursework while shaping program curriculum through her advisory board role. Her position is teaching-focused with no research grants or laboratory resources, reflecting the community college’s instructional mission.