Jodi Liano is a skilled and experienced founder, business development professional, and culinary expert with a diverse range of experiences in the food and education management industries. Liano's education from the University of Washington serves as the backbone of her impressive career, which includes stints as a Test Kitchen at Food Network, Culinary Instructor at Tante Marie's Cooking School, and Author/Recipe Developer at Weldon Owen Publishing. In addition to her extensive culinary background, Liano also worked in advertising, management, and product marketing, holding positions such as Director of Advertising at Amazon.com, Product Manager at Microsoft, and Director-College Recruiting at Microsoft.

Liano's most significant achievement to date has been the establishment of the San Francisco Cooking School, which she founded and managed. As Founder, Liano played an essential role in building the school's excellent reputation, overseeing its hands-on curriculum and hiring leading chefs and instructors. Liano's experience and expertise have consistently earned high praise from colleagues and students alike.