Our Story
Built Around Community, Funded By It
INSPIRE Culinary Academy is located in the historic bay front in Florence, Oregon. Revenue from dedicated classes, camps, events, and fundraisers help to fund scholarship seats.
How We Work
A Kitchen That Pays It Forward
Community classes, summer camps, workshops, events, and fundraisers generate revenue. That revenue funds scholarship seats for youth diversion participants and workforce-readiness students.
"Our primary goal is to help change the lives of teenagers, at-risk youth, and adults looking for a new career path by providing them with skills needed to be successful in a growing trade. This initiative aims to offer them a sustainable career path while simultaneously supporting local businesses with a trained and capable workforce."
Stacy and Will, Head Instructors and Owners
Students Trained
Scholarships Awarded
Classes Per Year
Years in Florence
Stacy Tognazzini
Head instructor / Owner
Stacy began her career competing in state and national ProStart competitions in highschool. She is a James Beard Scholarship recipient and Culinary Arts School graduate through Lane Community College. Her professional background includes Shadow Hills Country Club, the Eugene Hilton, and Princess Cruise Line.
William Cook
Business Manager / Owner
Will brings over 20 years of experience operating local businesses, including an independent glass art studio, a Florence-based lawn care service, and our family homestead on Hwy 36. He completed the SAIF Oregon Leadership series, with a focus on leadership styles, relationship building, accountability, employee engagement, and safety culture.