Membership

We help women in food, beverage, and hospitality industries succeed, while promoting and enhancing sustainable food systems, and working to ensure food security to all people.

Membership Criteria

Shall be professional women of good reputation and achievement who are currently engaged in careers in food, fine beverage, and hospitality fields for a minimum of 5 years.
Have made contributions through volunteer activities in the community.
Are dedicated to furthering the role of women in the culinary and related professions.
Exhibit ethical practices in their work and will not use the organization for personal profit or gain.
Have attended one or more Greater Des Moines Chapter-sponsored events prior to nomination for membership.
Agree to devote energy and time to the programs, work harmoniously with others, and actively support Les Dames d’Escoffier fundraising activities.

Contact our membership chair Kate Willer if you are interested in a membership [email protected]

Meet our Members

Abbe Davidson
Negociants USA-Winebow Imports - Midwest Regional
Aubrey Alvarez
Eat Greater Des Moines - Executive Director
Blair Zachariasen
Hy Vee - Wine, Beer, and Spirits Manager
Cherry Madole
Tangerine Food Co. - Co-Owner
Cyd Koehn
Catering by Cyd - Owner
Elizabeth Chawla
Kaveli Foods - Owner
Ellen Yee
Drake University - Founder, Next Course Food Recovery Program
Emily Gross
Taste! To Go, Catering & Events - Co-Owner
Jamie Greenland Gorey
Two Chicks from the Sticks - Co-Owner
Jean Groben
Jasper Winery - Owner
Jenny Quiner
Dogpatch Urban Gardens - Owner
Jill Means
Two Chicks from the Sticks - Co-Owner
Joyce Lock
Stir, LLC - Owner
Juliana Hale
Meredith Corp. - Senior Culinary Specialist
Julie Drew
DMACC Culinary Arts Program - Instructor
Julie McGuire
Zanzibar's Coffee - Owner
Karen Davis
Yesway - Associate Innovation Chef
Karla Boetel
Iowa Culinary Institute at DMACC - Executive Chef, Professor
Kate Willer
Bubba Southern Comforts - General Manager
Katherine Eckhouse
La Quercia - Owner
Katie Bradshaw
CLE Productions - Account Executive
Kendra Daly
Daly Happenings - Owner
Kimberly Dunn
Whole Foods Market - Produce Team Leader
Lana Shope
Pies & Pastries by Lana - Owner
Lisa Holderness Brown
Ginger Jam Communication - Owner
Lisa LaValle
Trellis at Greater Des Moines Botanical - Executive Chef
Lois Carpenter
Grey Dog Media -
Marianela Blanco
Kitchen Collage - Cooking Instructor
Mary Jo Plutt
Tasteful Communication - Owner
Megan McKay
Peace Tree Brewing Co. - President
Myrna VerPloeg
Maytag Dairy Farms - President
Nancy Byal
GadgetGals, LLC - Co-Owner
Nancy Macklin
Food & Nutrition Professional - Consultant
Nichole Aksamit
Meredith Corporation - Allrecipes Magazine - Executive Editor
Penny Brown Huber
Iowa Choice Harvest, LLC - President
Sara Hill
Baru 66 - Owner
Sarah Pritchard
Table 128 Bistro & Bar Owner - Owner
Sue Honkamp
Real Food 4 Kids - Owner
Sue Hoss
Main Dish Media - Partner
Susan Madorsky
Tangerine Food Co. - Co-Owner
Teresa Adams-Tomka
Kitchen Collage of Des Moines - Owner