Faces of Global: Jessica Guarnero

Guarnero always knew she wanted to pursue her master’s degree once her son was in kindergarten. When that time arrived, she began looking into schools, but it was challenging to find any master’s degree programs located in her area of Steamboat Springs, Colo. Enter CSU Global! “I hadn’t been in school for a very long time, so the design for working adults made a lot of sense to me,” she shared.

Before enrolling and during her time as a student at CSU Global, Guarnero worked as a full-time associate professor of restaurant and culinary management at Colorado Mountain College. She knew obtaining a master’s degree would open up opportunities to advance in her career.

Guarnero graduated with her Master’s Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from CSU Global in 2019. Since enrolling, she was promoted twice – once while she was still in school, and then again after she graduated. She currently serves as Dean of the Isaacson School for Communication Arts and Media at Colorado Mountain College, where she oversees the culinary and hospitality programs as well.