Cindy Thorpe joined Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant in 2026 as a cook, preparing and serving quality meals for education programs and visiting groups at the Marine Education Center and Aquarium on Skidaway Island.

A Georgia native, Thorpe relocated to Savannah in 2009. She brings extensive food service experience to the role, having earned promotions to management positions across multiple establishments, including Savannah State University campus dining.

In her role, Thorpe prepares, cooks, and serves meals alongside the chef manager while assisting with kitchen and cafeteria maintenance.