meet our members By Dame Dottie Koteski (Philadelphia)
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Jessica Ray has recently transitioned into recruiting with Goodwin Recruiting. She partners with companies to build thoughtful, peoplecentered teams. Drawing on her culinary background and hospitality experience, Jessica approaches recruiting with a focus on relationships, care, and finding the right fit for each organization.
Kelli Cordovez is the new Consulting Wine Director for the prestigious Austin Sports Club, part of Lobos Hospitality. The Club is introducing a new concept to Austin where sports, style, and culture converge. Kelli has created an original wine list and is eager to welcome customers to this exciting space.
Christiana Roussel, food traveler and writer, launched a podcast titled Red Fox on the Run. Her first guest, Tena Payne of Earthborn Pottery, shared stories about the company’s beginnings, the use of her pottery during an Iron Chef competition, and the legacy of having her pottery remain permanently at the James Beard Foundation House.
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Jan Walsh launched CleanCooking.com for home cooks. After living an organic lifestyle and writing about it for 20 years, Jan created a website featuring a monthly newsletter, Clean Eats, which highlights recipes from chefs and home cooks. The Awards page on the website honors ingredients, foods, and cooking products.