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About Magen
Professional Profile
Hospitality educator, business strategist, culinary professional, and operations leader with more than 25 years of experience across hospitality, culinary arts, entrepreneurship, healthcare operations, and business development. Nearly two decades of business ownership with extensive experience developing and operating restaurants, catering companies, and consulting services. At Lewis-Clark State College, combines industry expertise with experiential education to prepare students for careers in culinary arts, hospitality management, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Developed and expanded the Culinary Arts pathway within the Hospitality Management program and has led curriculum initiatives aligned with Idaho Career Technical Education standards and workforce needs.
Education & Credentials
Western Governors University Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Emphasis
Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, Idaho Bachelor of Applied Science, Business
Idaho Career Technical Education Secondary Occupational Specialist Certification - Business, Business Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Catering, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu - Western Culinary Institute, Portland, Oregon Associate Degree, Culinary Arts
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Instructor
Honors & Awards
Best of the Inland Northwest Postsecondary Educator – 2026
Nominee, Final Three, President’s Outstanding Teaching- 2026
Idaho Career Technical Education Postsecondary Exemplary Program Award / Program of the Year - 2025
Nominee, Dr. Cameron D. & Marilyn K. Hinman Award - 2025
Best of the Inland Northwest Postsecondary Educator - 2024
Idaho Career Technical Education New Educator of the Year - 2023
Idaho Career Technical Education Program of the Year - Honorable Mention - 2023
Teaching Excellence Award - 2023
Teaching Portfolio
CULINARY ARTS / ONLINE
CULPT-101-01 Culinary Skills I
CULPT-201-01 Culinary Skills II
CULPT-240-01 Catering and Events
CULPT-290-01 Advanced Culinary
CULPT/HSMPT-194-101 Culinary of Hospitality Internship
CULPT/HSMPT-294-101 Culinary of Hospitality Externship
