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Les Dames d’Escoffier, Nashville Chapter

Les Dames Nashville is the 30th chapter of LDEI, an international organization of women leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions. To do this, more than 1,800 members in more than 30 chapters worldwide provide leadership, educational opportunities and host philanthropic events within their communities. Visit LDEI.org for more information about our international organization.

Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville is an organization of women leaders in food, beverage and hospitality whose mission is education and philanthropy. Click HERE to learn how you can be part of our organization.

Board Members 2023-2024

Cara Graham, President

Erin Kette, Vice President

Lokelani Alabanza, Second Vice President

Marylou Tate, Treasurer

Jennifer Sheets, Secretary

Claire Crowell, Past President

Nancy Vienneau, Board Advisor

Directors at Large

Naima Walker-Fierce

Emily Frith

Natasha Powell

Mara Papatheodorou

Kimberly Faye

Alternates

Jordan Farrell

Rhonda Cammon

Board DEI Liaison

Ashley Bouknight

BOARD & MEMBER DIRECTORY 


Press

In the News:

NFocus, On the Circuit: Les Dames d'Escoffier Presents: Champagne & Chicken

Local Palate, Snapshot Nashville: Eat, Drink + Do

Nashville Scene, Monday Menu: Les Dames Nashville Culinary Bazaar

Thrillist, All the Festivals, Concerts, and Fun Things to Do in Nashville This July

NFocus, Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville Honors the Legacy of Phila Hach

Nashville Scene, Les Dames Nashville to Honor Phil Hach’s Legacy at Special Luncheon

Nashville Scene, Les Dames Nashville Wants to Desegregate Nashville’s Food Scene

Nashville Ledger, Les Dames D’Escoffier Elects Lindsley President

Nashville Scene, Les Dames Offer Free Instructional Online Seminar

The New York Times, Feeding the Hungry, One Wholesome Meal at a Time

The Bitter Southerner, ‘Be Kind. Be Resilient.’ A Conversation with Sylvia Harrelson Ganier of Green Door Gourmet by Maneet Chauhan

Nashville Scene, Les Dames d’Escoffier Announces Free Series of Online Workshops

Tennessee Tribune, Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville Announces Free Educational Workshop Series “Sustain & Flourish in Adversity” for Women in Hospitality

Nashville Lifestyles, Dee Patel Elected Board President of Les Dames d’Escoffier Nashville

TennesseanTennessee has 8 semifinalists for the James Beard Awards

Nation’s Restaurant NewsPower List

Nashville SceneLes Dames and Margot Café Host Famed Author Joan Nathan 

Nashville SceneLes Dames d’Escoffier To Welcome Joan Nathan for Special Lunch

StyleBluePrintMara Papatheodorou, Faces of Nashville

WKRNMayor’s Summer Job Program

Nashville SceneAnnouncing Tour de Farm