
Delaware Tech Alum Finds Biotech Degree an ingredient in Restaurant Success
A degree in biotechnology might not seem to be the best way to prepare to become a restaurant owner, but Leo Cabrera is making it work.
Cabrera, 33, is the owner of Modern Mixture, a Mexican restaurant located in Rehoboth Beach. He graduated from the Owens Campus in 2012 with a degree in biotechnology. He continued his education, receiving his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Salisbury University.
“When I went to do my master’s I realized I didn’t like to be confined to one place,” Cabrera said. “I like to talk to people and be around people. [As a restaurant owner], I still get to use my degrees. I get to use ingredients to find the right flavor and texture to make some dishes healthier. And I use it for research because I research all of the equipment I have.”
Cabrera is the youngest of six and the first member of his family to receive a college education. He moved to the United States from Mexico City with one of his brothers when he was 16. He believes education is one of the most important things for people to pursue.
During his time at Delaware Tech, Cabrera remembers meeting a lot of people whom he still considers friends today. He also enjoyed the learning experience and teaching methods of his instructors.
“Delaware Tech was very hands on,” he said. “I was more prepared for the labs at Salisbury while other students were more prepared to take notes.”
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