What is membership about?
Les Dames d’Escoffier International is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The by-invitation membership, composed of over 2,200 members in 38 chapters in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy, fine beverages, foodways and hospitality.
We strive to create a supportive culture in our communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions.
Our chapter membership of more than 80 women includes professional chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, farmers, food retailers, event planners, cookbook authors, food journalists and historians, wine and spirits industry professionals, food publicists, culinary educators, food-community organizers and hospitality executives.
We remain dedicated in our support of women through scholarships, educational programs, externships and networking. Our Dames Who Donate program and Green Tables projects further this mission.
Meet Our Members
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Beverage Specialists; Professionals in Spirits, Wine, Coffee & Tea

Liane FU
President, Speakeasy ProductionsOahu

Satomi GOO
Vice President, Tea Chest HawaiiOahu

Tania HARMON
Director of Sales and Marketing, Kolani DistillersMaui

Gabrielle MASER
Mixologist, The Pacific ClubOahu

Elisa SMITHERS
Region Manager, Pernod Ricard USAOahu
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Chefs; Caterers; Restaurant Owners; Food Service Industry Professionals

Lee ANDERSON
Owner/Executive Chef, Sugar Beach EventsMaui

Clare BOBO
Owner, Island Thyme GourmetHawaii Island

Martha BRAHM
Chef / Owner, Hawaii Tart CompanyHawaii Island

Holly EL HAJJI
President, Pacific EventsOahu

Beth FULLER
Executive Chef, Lava Lava Beach ClubHawaii Island

Michelle GOMEZ
Private Estate Chef, Chef Michelle GomezHawaii Island

Justine Kadokawa LEE
General Manager, PAI HonoluluOahu

Kathy MASUNAGA
Owner / Baker, Sweet RevengeOahu

Jocelyn MCCANN
Co-Owner, EAT HonoluluOahu

Ivy NAGAYAMA SHISHIDO
Gen. Mgr., Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar / d.k. SteakhouseOahu

Beatric RICART
Co-Owner, Coco VerteKauai

Gida SNYDER
Owner, 552 Culinary GroupKauai
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Educators; Food Community Organizers; Health & Well-Being Professionals

Shonna Pinheiro BALTAR
Chairperson, Slow Foods MauiMaui

Laurie CARLSON
Regional Governor, Slow Food OahuOahu

Dorothy COLBY
Administrator, Hale Ku‘ikeOahu

Kusuma COORAY
Professor, Kapiolani Community CollegeOahu

Robin KUMABE
Executive Director, Touch A HeartOahu

Amelia Delgadillo LOPEZ
Chef, Fit4You HawaiiOahu

Hayley MATSON-MATHES
Executive Director, Hawaii Culinary Education FoundationOahu

Kathi SAKS
Chef, ImPerfectly Delicious, Inc.Oahu

Kay TOKUNAGA
RetiredOahu

Allison TONG
Associate Director of Development, Hawaii Agricultural FoundationOahu

Audrey WILSON
Founder, Board President, Big Island Wellness SolutionsHawaii Island

Lori WONG
Food & Beverage Consultant, Moments LLCOahu

Janice YAP
Home Economics Teacher, Punahou SchoolOahu

Fern YOSHIDA
Professor (Retired), Kapiolani Community CollegeOahu

Rebecca WOODLAND
Owner, Hawaii Educational Resource ServicesOahu
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Event Producers; Hospitality; Tours

Denise HAYASHI YAMAGUCHI
Executive Director, Hawaii Food & Wine FestivalOahu

Jenn MARR
Owner, North Shore Dream Vacation ServicesOahu
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Farmers; Manufacturers; Retailers; Gourmet Products

Possie BADHAM
Co-Owner, Gourmet Foods HawaiiOahu

Pamela BOYAR
Owner & Director, Hale‘iwa Farmer’s MarketOahu

Pamela COOPER
Vice President, The Original Hawaiian Chocolate FactoryHawaii Island

Kaiulani COWELL
Owner, Kaiulani SpicesOahu

Nancy EDNEY
Owner & Vice President, Tropical Dreams Ice CreamHawaii Island

Angèl FOSTER
Co-Owner, Island Olive Oil CompanyOahu

Whendi GRAD
Owner, The Big Island Bee CompanyHawaii Island

Erin OLIVARI
Owner/Founder, The Vegan Cheese ShoppeOahu

Shannon PIPER
Office Manager, Gourmet Foods HawaiiOahu

Jileen RUSSELL
Owner, Puu O Kumau Ranch/Kumau Cattle Co.Hawaii Island

Jeanne VANA
Manager, North Shore FarmsOahu
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Pastry Chefs; Bakers; Candy Makers

Suzanne BEARTH
Retired Pastry Chef & ArtistHawaii Island

Amy GALLEGOS
Owner, 808 Sweet ShackHawaii Island

Athena KEEHU
Owner, Sweet DoughsOahu

Abi LANGLAS
President, Cake WorksOahu

Elizabeth MCDONALD
Owner/Pastry Chef, B3 A Beach Bunny BakeryMaui
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Writers; Publishers; Public Relations; Marketing; Social Media & Web Professionals

Kristin JACKSON
Owner, Jackson InkOahu

Joan NAMKOONG
Freelance Food WriterHawaii Island

Dania NOVACK-KATZ
Publisher / Owner, edible Hawaiian IslandsMaui

Dawn Sakamoto PAIVA
Owner, Put It On My PlateOahu

Theresa VAN GREUNEN
Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Aqua-Aston HospitalityOahu

Sharon VAN METER
CEO, SVM ProductionsHawaii Island