Honor Society® member
Charnee Alexander
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- Creative Practice (Bachelor of Arts), Entrepreneurship and Interdisciplinary Studies
- Class of 2029
- henderson, NV
Member since January 2026
About
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Practice at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, an interdisciplinary program that allows me to explore creativity across art, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. I am also a professional chef by passion and practice, and cooking has long been my primary creative medium. While I am continually developing my culinary skills, returning to school was driven by a desire to deepen the artistic, conceptual, and social dimensions of my work. I view food as an expressive art form—through plating, flavor composition, storytelling, and cultural connection—and I am interested in how creative practice can expand the impact of culinary work beyond the kitchen. My academic focus centers on creative problem-solving, arts advocacy, and community-based impact, using creativity as a tool for connection and transformation.
Education
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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Creative Practice (B.A.)
2025 – Present
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I am pursuing a creative career path that blends culinary arts with broader creative practice. While cooking remains central to my work, I am also interested in roles that extend beyond the kitchen, including creative leadership, arts advocacy, and interdisciplinary problem-solving. My goal is to build a career that allows creativity—whether through food, art, or community engagement—to serve as a catalyst for connection and change.
- Graduate school interests
I am interested in the possibility of graduate study, but I am still learning about graduate-level education and how it may align with my long-term creative and professional goals.
- Outside the classroom
Creative arts (drawing, painting, writing, and experimenting with mixed media), building LEGO structures, cooking and recipe development, music and learning new instruments (guitar), reading, and community-centered time with friends and family. I also enjoy watching sports, particularly football and basketball, and spending time with my dog.
Experience
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Executive chef
Extensive culinary experience across healthcare, private dining, and in-home culinary services. I have served as an Executive Chef in assisted living and memory care facilities, preparing meals for elderly and vulnerable populations with a strong emphasis on nutrition, dignity, and advocacy. My work also includes private and in-home dining for individual clients, providing customized meal preparation, live dinners, and personalized culinary services. I am a self-taught chef whose foundation is rooted in home cooking and mentorship from experienced culinary professionals, with a versatile background that includes fine dining, healthcare food service, pastry, and a wide range of global cuisines.
Jan 2017 – Jan 2026
Volunteering
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Ongoing volunteer service providing peer support, mentorship, and public speaking for community-based recovery and support programs. Activities include speaking engagements at sober living residences, one-on-one mentorship for individuals seeking stability and personal growth, and participation in outreach efforts that support individuals and families facing substance use–related challenges. This work is service-based, unpaid, and rooted in lived experience, advocacy, and community care.
Community Recovery & Support Programs
Oct 2021 – Jan 2026
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
