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