Executive Director

Alexis Aquino

Alexis Aquino is the Executive Director and Executive Chef at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center (BCCC). His culinary journey began at Columbia University, where he catered events and advised young professionals on nutrition. After earning top honors at the Institute of Culinary Education, Alexis led workforce development programs at FEDCAP’s Career Design School, empowering adults with disabilities through culinary arts. At BCCC, he now champions programs at the intersection of food, social justice, economic mobility, and health equity.

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