Education Foundation

As the charitable arm of WRA, the Education Foundation promotes and supports the foodservice industry through educational opportunities, scholarships and community involvement. 

Whether it's helping high school students discover their passion for hospitality through the ProStart program, awarding scholarships to students pursuing a culinary/hospitality degree or providing ServSafe certification trainings for current employees, the Foundation offers essential programs to meet the needs of our evolving and exciting industry. 

Join our critical mission by investing in the future of foodservice!

FOUNDATION IMPACT

• $1,000,000+ in scholarships awarded since 1983
• $40,000+ in scholarships awarded annually
• 100+ Wisconsin high schools utilizing the ProStart curriculum
• 46,000 people trained and certified in food safety and sanitation procedures
• 6,300 students inspired by the ProStart program annually
• 2 Wisconsin ProStart educators have received national awards for excellence in education
• 3 Wisconsin teams are National ProStart Invitational Champions

Team

Connie Fedor
Executive Director
cfedor@wirestaurant.org

Neacia Pacheco
ServSafe Coordinator
npacheco@wirestaurant.org

Karen Romadka
Events & Fundraising Coordinator
kromadka@wirestaurant.org

Alex Vernon
ProStart Manager
avernon@wirestaurant.org

Meet Our Board of Directors

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