Abbey Quistorf Executive Director | The Chamber of Manitowoc County
Abbey Quistorf Executive Director | The Chamber of Manitowoc County
Amanda Weber, coordinator and instructor for the Culinary Arts Program at Lakeshore College, has been named to the “Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch” list by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. The award, which began in 2024, recognizes women making significant contributions across Wisconsin’s hospitality industry.
Nominees were evaluated based on their ability to inspire others, leadership qualities, work ethic, character, and resilience. Weber will be honored at the Women in Hospitality Conference scheduled for October 20 in Madison.
“Chef Amanda’s success is no surprise to us at Lakeshore College, where she leads our culinary program with passion, innovation, and dedication. We are proud to have her on board here inspiring students each day as she helps them pursue technical excellence and personal growth,” said Lakeshore President Dr. Paul Carlsen.
Weber has led several initiatives addressing challenges such as food insecurity and educational access. She developed a food sustainability project that redistributes excess ingredients from culinary labs into free meals for students and families facing food insecurity. She also created dual-credit programs allowing high school students to gain college-level culinary experience and integrated composting practices into the curriculum. Additionally, Weber serves as a mental health first aid instructor.
Lakeshore College offers various hospitality programs under Weber’s leadership. More information about these programs can be found at lakeshore.edu/hospitality-tourism.
Lakeshore College educates over 9,000 students annually and provides individualized learning experiences aimed at developing real-world career skills or preparing for further education. The college operates campuses in Cleveland, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan.
The institution has received national recognition for its performance: it was ranked #2 among two-year colleges by Washington Monthly (https://washingtonmonthly.com/2023college-guide), #17 nationally by Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/top-two-year-colleges), #2 in Wisconsin by WalletHub.com (https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-community-colleges/15076), listed among the top-150 two-year colleges by the Aspen Institute (https://highered.aspeninstitute.org/aspen-prize/), won a 2024 Bellwether Award (https://bellwethercollegeconsortium.com/award-winners-2024), and was named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by The Chamber of Manitowoc County (https://chambermanitowoccounty.org).
Each year about 800 students graduate from Lakeshore College; associate degree graduates report a median salary of $61,355 within six months after graduation.
More details about Lakeshore College are available at lakeshore.edu.
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