Membership
Candidates for membership in Les Dames d'Escoffier (Washington, DC Regional Chapter) must be professional women whose main paid occupation has been in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries for a minimum of five years. Membership is open to qualified women living and working in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. For more information, contact our Vice President for Membership, Chapter President or Les Dames d'Escoffier International.
Applications for the current membership year are closed. Check back in January 2023 for information about the membership process and an application.
Recommendations - 2022 membership applications are closed
2022 Prospective Membership Nomination Form. Click here to complete and submit the on-line form.
Recommendations for prospective new members are due by February 21, 2022.
Applications - 2022 membership applications are closed
Please note, Applications for new members will be received through March 14, 2022.
New Member Application Fee - Click here to pay the new member application fee ($25) on Eventbrite.
Applications for the current membership year are closed. Check back in January 2023 for information about the membership process and an application.
Recommendations - 2022 membership applications are closed
2022 Prospective Membership Nomination Form. Click here to complete and submit the on-line form.
Recommendations for prospective new members are due by February 21, 2022.
Applications - 2022 membership applications are closed
Please note, Applications for new members will be received through March 14, 2022.
New Member Application Fee - Click here to pay the new member application fee ($25) on Eventbrite.
2022 DC Regional Chapter - New Dames Class
Amy Troutmiller, CEO of Common Fuel Consulting
Ana Reyes, Managing Partner of El Tamarindo restaurant
Anina Belle Giannini, Director of Public Relations at the Four Seasons Hotel
Dr. Ashley Rose Young, Cultural and Social Historian at the Smithsonian Museum of American History
Bonnie Benwick, Cookbook Reviewer for Publishers Weekly, consultant, former Deputy Food Editor of The Washington Pos
Daniella Senior, Founder and CEO of the Colada Shop and Partner at Bresca
Holly Barzyk, Account Manager at Eleven Eleven PR, freelance social media specialist
Kim Bryden, CEO Cureate
Kyley McGeeny, Founder of the Mission Michelin blog and political strategist
Mary Kong Devito, Founder of Fat Back Media food and hospitality consulting firm
Nadine Brown, Former Wine Director and Sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak, business consultant
Paola Valez, Brand Ambassador for Great Jones and Kitchen Aid, Founder of Bakers Against Racism, Food & Wine cooking segment hos
Sarah Ross Labensky, culinary textbook author, culinary educator
Tonya Thomas, Co-Founder of H3irloom Food Group
Amy Troutmiller, CEO of Common Fuel Consulting
Ana Reyes, Managing Partner of El Tamarindo restaurant
Anina Belle Giannini, Director of Public Relations at the Four Seasons Hotel
Dr. Ashley Rose Young, Cultural and Social Historian at the Smithsonian Museum of American History
Bonnie Benwick, Cookbook Reviewer for Publishers Weekly, consultant, former Deputy Food Editor of The Washington Pos
Daniella Senior, Founder and CEO of the Colada Shop and Partner at Bresca
Holly Barzyk, Account Manager at Eleven Eleven PR, freelance social media specialist
Kim Bryden, CEO Cureate
Kyley McGeeny, Founder of the Mission Michelin blog and political strategist
Mary Kong Devito, Founder of Fat Back Media food and hospitality consulting firm
Nadine Brown, Former Wine Director and Sommelier at Charlie Palmer Steak, business consultant
Paola Valez, Brand Ambassador for Great Jones and Kitchen Aid, Founder of Bakers Against Racism, Food & Wine cooking segment hos
Sarah Ross Labensky, culinary textbook author, culinary educator
Tonya Thomas, Co-Founder of H3irloom Food Group
2021 DC Regional Chapter - New Dames Class
Camila Arango, Executive Pastry Chef/Co-Founder, Pluma by Bluebird Bakery; Executive Pastry Chef, Yours Truly Hotel
Cicely Austin, Executive Chef, CBCS Baker
Charissa Benjamin, Founder and Principal, Savor PR
Mary Blackford, Founder/Chief Executive Officer - Market 7
Laura Chase de Formigny, Laura Chase de Formigny Photography, LLC
Angela Chester-Johnson, CEO, Plum Good LLC
Carolyn Crow, Chef & Program Coordinator, Black Bunny Bakery; Let's Cook @Casey City of Gaithersburg
April Dubose, Culinary Instructor/Culinary Director, Baltimore Outreach Services
Marcia Friedman, Cookbook Author and Principal, SteadyQuill Publication Services
Anna Goree, Chef/Owner, Seoul Food
Rabia Kamara, Owner, Ruby Scoops
Cary Kelly, Owner, Curator; The Cookery, A Culinary Marketplace
Jonni Scott, Corporate Pastry Chef, Itaberco, Inc.
Jennifer Segal, Blogger and Cookbook author, Once Upon a Chef
Leni Sorenson, Owner/Teacher, Indigo House
Paulette Thompson, Registered Dietician (retired)
Katie Walker, Senior Manager, North America Consumer Communications and Public Relations, McCormick and Company
Camila Arango, Executive Pastry Chef/Co-Founder, Pluma by Bluebird Bakery; Executive Pastry Chef, Yours Truly Hotel
Cicely Austin, Executive Chef, CBCS Baker
Charissa Benjamin, Founder and Principal, Savor PR
Mary Blackford, Founder/Chief Executive Officer - Market 7
Laura Chase de Formigny, Laura Chase de Formigny Photography, LLC
Angela Chester-Johnson, CEO, Plum Good LLC
Carolyn Crow, Chef & Program Coordinator, Black Bunny Bakery; Let's Cook @Casey City of Gaithersburg
April Dubose, Culinary Instructor/Culinary Director, Baltimore Outreach Services
Marcia Friedman, Cookbook Author and Principal, SteadyQuill Publication Services
Anna Goree, Chef/Owner, Seoul Food
Rabia Kamara, Owner, Ruby Scoops
Cary Kelly, Owner, Curator; The Cookery, A Culinary Marketplace
Jonni Scott, Corporate Pastry Chef, Itaberco, Inc.
Jennifer Segal, Blogger and Cookbook author, Once Upon a Chef
Leni Sorenson, Owner/Teacher, Indigo House
Paulette Thompson, Registered Dietician (retired)
Katie Walker, Senior Manager, North America Consumer Communications and Public Relations, McCormick and Company
