Kathy Guidi is the author of Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide to be released in September, 2010. She is also founder of the Cheese Education Guild, a school dedicated to advancement of cheese knowledge and appreciation among food professionals and caseophiles (cheese lovers), and the president of Artisan Cheese Marketing, a unique cheese public relations and business development company.
Kathy has over 35 years of experience working as a consultant and ‘Maitre Fromager’ (cheese master) with cheesemongers, trade organizations and producers. She continues to influence and lead domestic and international cheese circles through her passionate training sessions and public speaking engagements.
In her diverse cheese/dairy/deli centered career, Kathy has owned and operated cheese and deli consulting and food brokerage businesses, been the director of sales training and development for a major Canadian dairy company, and worked as the deli buyer-merchandiser for a national U.S. supermarket chain. With a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition, Kathy has a comprehensive knowledge of the cheese, dairy and deli industries, which supports her reputation as a leader and an innovator within her field.
Born and raised in Milwaukee, Kathy moved to Chicago for school and career before settling in Toronto, which she has called home for 25 years. Her website is: www.artisancheesemarketing.com.