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Katya M. Orellana currently serves as a Special Education Paraeducator at Natomas Unified School District, a position held since May 2021. Prior experience includes over a decade in the hospitality industry, notably as a Cook 2 at Sheraton Grand Hotel Sacramento from November 2011 to June 2022, where responsibilities included food preparation, catering support, and safety compliance. Katya also has experience in various culinary roles, including prep, pastry, and buffet cooking at Mayahuel, and has an extensive background in logistics at BAX Global, managing inventory and international shipments. Prior to these roles, Katya worked as a Customer Service Representative for TACA, focusing on reservations and passenger services. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Special Education and Teaching from UMass Global, a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from the Art Institute of California, and an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Sacramento.