Dino's passion for cooking started with a fascination for self-sufficiency and adventure. As a kid, Dino went on fishing trips with their father and learned how to cook with their grandmother and mother. These moments on the water and in the kitchen kept Dino grounded as their grandmother battled dementia and their mother struggled with substance abuse. And when Dino experienced bullying at school, cooking became a safe haven; Dino spent hours baking pastries, testing out new flavor profiles, and even creating their own barbeque sauces. Eager to learn more and become financially independent, Dino applied to Sprouts Chef Training Program. With Sprouts A16 mentor chef, Dino will explore a career in the culinary arts. We can't wait to see Dino leverage their passion and creativity to create happiness and financial autonomy.