Meet the Team

Chris Chitty
Chris is an esteemed culinary professional with a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Currently serving as the executive chef at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Chris is renowned...
Florian Ducons
Florian is a native of France from a vibrant city near Bordeaux. He embarked on a journey of academic and professional pursuits that led him to the United States. Armed...
Rebecca Pena
Rebecca is a seasoned chef with a passion for crafting exquisite culinary experiences. Her culinary journey began in 2013 when she joined Bon Appétit as a chef at the Disney...
Blanca Mendoza
Blanca has spent three and a half decades serving the Pepperdine community, overseeing catering services and managing the conference facility on the West LA campus. She has now joined the...
Kim Batarse
Kim was born in the Midwest and educated on the east coast. She settled in the beautiful state of California to raise her children with her husband. She joined the...
Riannah Hope-Hall
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA Riannah is excited to join the Pepperdine team with over 10 years of retail experience. Riannah feels grateful to work on such a...
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