Lead Chef of North America
Barry-Callebaut Chocolate Academy
Lauren V. Haas is the Lead Chef for the Chocolate Academyâ„¢ Centers in North America, with locations in Chicago and Montreal.
In 2016, Dessert Professional named Lauren one of the Top 10 Pastry Chefs in America, and in 2018 Bake Magazine named her one of the nation’s Top Educators. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including on the cover of So Good: The Magazine of Haute Pâtisserie.
Prior to joining the Chocolate Academy, Lauren served as an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University and a Cacao Barry Ambassador, and previously she honed her pastry skills at notable establishments, including the White House, the Hotel du Pont, and the Inn at Little Washington.
Lauren’s interest in sustainability led her to pursue a master’s degree in Sustainable Food Systems, and she also holds a bachelor's degree in Baking & Pastry Arts.
Well versed in the foundations of classical pastry and emerging trends, Lauren’s passion is educating chefs in the art and science of pastry.
INSTAGRAM: @laurenvhaas
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM PT