Getting to know Thrive Chef Joe LaPiana
Born in Boston and having grown up in an Italian-American household, food was always a focal point for Joe and his family. At age 15, Joe began working for a caterer in downtown Boston. After graduating from college, he spent 15 years working in New York’s culinary scene. Eager for a new challenge, he decided to pursue a career change in commercial aviation with FedEx, flying for over 25 years. In his free time, Joe enjoys skiing with his triplet boys and is the race director for a 9-11 memorial race in Charlotte with his wife, Suzanne. As a team member, Joe strives to make cooking accessible and leverage the Thrive platform's cumulative knowledge to create easy science-based meals. His classes aim to form positive relationships with...