My name is Hayley Joseph. I was born in New York but raised in Saint Lucia, the Caribbean. I own a business in Saint Lucia where I specialize in creating custom cakes, sweet treats, sweet and savory pastries, and finger foods. The business is temporarily closed since I moved to New York in 2021 to further my education in hospitality.

I hope to expand my knowledge in baking and pastry making. I want to learn about all the different departments and details in hospitality to properly manage my business. It’s my dream to own a bakery and cafe in the future.

I started City Tech as part of the Computer Systems Department. I had no valid reason or passion for joining that major. Only a couple weeks into the Fall 2022 semester I realized that this field was not for me. I struggled the entire semester trying to figure out if I should switch my major. I got more information about the hospitality department and eventually changed my major. I followed my heart and passion so I can do something I love for my career.