Judi Hayden

Judi has returned to D’Vine Path as the Culinary Director, eager to work with the students and help them achieve their employment goals. In 2018, she was one of the first facilitators at the program and her son, Davis, was a member of the first class. She has had an extensive career in the culinary industry, from flipping burgers to serving former Presidents. 

In 2013, Judi and her husband Leon relocated to Fallbrook with their son in hopes of finding their last forever home. After getting involved in the community, she found D’Vine Path and she was excited to offer her culinary and hospitality skills to benefit the neurodivergent community. With a wide array of skills from different culinary fields including fine dining and catering, Judi offers the students her expertise and real-world experience. She took a brief break during the pandemic before coming back to D’Vine Path in 2023. 

Judi is grateful for the opportunity to return home to D’Vine Path and looks forward to helping the students thrive by teaching them the culinary and hospitality essentials in hopes of finding industry employment.