Michele Gendreau

Director, Food and Beverage Experience Integration Disneyland Resort

B.S. Hospitality Management (1983)

Gendreau is responsible for Strategy, Growth and Revenue Initiatives for Food & Beverage Operations as well as integrating training, development and technology in support of operation teams.
Her career with Disney began in 2006 when she became the director of concept and product development at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts.
Prior to joining Disney, she worked for Spartan Shops, Inc. at San José State University overseeing residential dining, catering, vending and 13 retail restaurants serving more than 29,000 students.
Gendreau joined the Cal Poly Pomona Rose Float program in her first quarter as a student; it was the start of a life-changing experience. She quickly moved into a role as a student leader with the program, remaining an active member until graduation.
She remains connected with Cal Poly Pomona’s Rose Float program as a Board member on the Cal Poly Pomona Rose Float Alumni Association, working with students each year to produce an award-winning Tournament of Roses parade float.

Notable CSU Alumni in hospitality & recreation