Daniela Hurtado is a passionate nonprofit and culinary education leader with over a decade of experience using food as a pathway to opportunity. As the Director of Operations & Programs at Kitchen of Purpose, she ensures that programs are welcoming, high-quality, and truly responsive to the needs of the community.
Trained in gastronomy and culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu and shaped by years of teaching at leading culinary institutions in New York and DC, Daniela brings a unique blend of expertise and heart to her work. Her Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Georgetown University strengthens her ability to lead with clarity, compassion, and equity.
Since joining Kitchen of Purpose in 2017, she has been dedicated to creating equitable, empowering programs that help individuals build skills, gain stability, and transform their lives through the power of food.
