Meet Regina, Prepared Foods Lead

This week, we're excited to introduce you to Regina, Prepared Foods Lead at our Chippewa Giant Eagle. Regina has been a Team Member for nearly 20 years progressing her career as an Overnight Cashier to now, a Prepared Foods Lead. Her passion for cooking and working together with her fellow Team Members makes her a natural fit to help lead our Prepared Foods team.

We're thrilled for you to get to know more about Regina here.

What is your job title? And what do you love most about your job?

I'm the Prepared Foods Lead at the Chippewa Giant Eagle. I love cooking. I don't do it very often, but I do get to help every now and then. I also like getting to work with my fellow Team Members. We all get along and get the job done.

Please describe your career path with Giant Eagle.

I started as an overnight Cashier in November 2003 before I moved into a Front End Coordinator role for a few months. After that I transferred to the Prepared Foods department in the gourmet section before I moved into my current role as a Prepared Foods Lead. I love every part of it.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

My proudest accomplishment is not my career, it's my two beautiful children, who I adore. My son and my daughter are my life.

What are some significant cultural holidays or family traditions that you celebrate? What makes them special to you?

Birthdays and family reunions are a big thing for my family. In every gathering, food is at the center of it all. Rice is always the #1 item on the menu. We often say rice is life! Next is the pancit, lumpia (spring roll) and so on. You will also often see karaoke, since singing is so important to the Filipino community... even if we are out of tune!

What are some interesting hobbies or talents that most people may not know about you?

I like gardening, cooking and singing.

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What is Asian Pacific Islander Desi (APID) Heritage Month?

May has been designated as Asian Pacific Islander Desi (APID) Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and celebrate the rich history and culture of Asians, South Asians and Asian Americans, as well as the successes, the hurdles overcome, and the hurdles that still exist. The Desi community, also referred to as the South Asian Community, represents the members and culture of the Indian subcontinent. In addition to celebrating the role this community plays in American culture, this month is an opportunity to continue to build a common understanding among our global workforce.

Giant Eagle's Asian American Business Resource Group (AABRG) invites all Team Members and our neighbors to come together in appreciation of Asian culture, which is comprised of many, many nationalities, languages and cultures. Our AABRG is also excited to offer a variety of activities to commemorate and educate our Team Members, including voluteering events, community partners, poetry discussion and much more.