Les Dames d’Escoffier International Sacramento
INSPIRING WOMEN THROUGH FOOD AND COMMUNITY
Mission
We give our time, money, professional expertise, and other resources to inspire, support, and advance our members as well as women in our communities working in agriculture, food, beverage, hospitality, and related fields.
Vision
To focus on excellence in leadership and philanthropy to advance the lives and professional careers of women in agriculture, food, beverage, hospitality, and related fields across the communities represented by our membership.
Executive Officers
President
Shelly Kessen
Shelly Kessen, a public relations leader at FleishmanHillard, brings nearly 30 years of experience communicating across the food chain to farmers, consumers, and influencers.
Co-Vice President
Jennifer Kaye
Jennifer Kaye, co-owner of The Allspicery in East Sacramento with her sister, previously worked 20+ years in food packaging and founded About a Bite Bakery, specializing in bite-sized desserts.
Co-Vice President
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer founded SimplyRecipes.com in 2003 to preserve her family’s recipes. It grew into one of the world’s most popular cooking websites, reaching millions of readers monthly.
Treasurer
Carrie Boyle
Carrie Boyle, a leader in Sacramento’s wine community, is a consultant, educator, writer, judge, and event organizer with 25+ years’ experience spanning wine shops, Total Wine & More, and her own firm.
Secretary
Debbie Arrington
Debbie Arrington, an award-winning writer and master rosarian, co-created Sacramento Digs Gardening and freelances for media outlets highlighting food, gardening, and community.
Past Presidents
| Amy Myrdal Miller 2024–2025 | Rachael Levine 2022–2024 | Joni Stewart 2020–2022 | Amina Harris 2018–2020 | Ann M. Evans 2016–2018 | Shannin Stein 2015–2016 |
