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Each LDE LA/OC member is a decision-maker and acknowledged leader in their field as well as the community with at least five years experience in the culinary arts/fine beverage/hospitality industry.

Dames are expected to make a positive contribution to LDE LA/OC as their professional careers allow. The contribution may be time, energy to its activities or donating product or services for events or mini fundraisers.

Membership is by invitation. Our chapter strives to maintain a balance among the various culinary and hospitality fields.

Careers represented include chef, teacher, writer, editor, hotel executive, wine specialist, purveyors, restaurateur, public relation specialist and nutritionists.


LDE LA/OC Officers/Board 2010

 Co-Presidents Gwen Gulliksen and Peg Rahn
 Veep Programs
 Emie Fenton
 Co-Veeps OC  Phyllis Ann Marshall
 Secretary  Miki Hackney
 Treasurer  Kelly Hokyo
 P. Pres/Advisor  Phyllis Vaccarelli


Member List

Averill Katie Chef; Restaurateur; Educator
Ballou Susan Owner, Ballou Comm; Restaurant Marketing and PR
Barschak Barbara Ann CPA & Partner, Katz Cassidy
Bennetts Marje Owner, M Bennetts Public Relations; Restaurant PR
Berk Karen PR for C-CAP LA; former cooking school owner
Brask Margo Sales and Marketing Mgr., Five Crowns Restaurant
Cali Elaine V.P. of Communications, Anaheim/OC CVB
Clark Lisa Hosp Mgt. Prof., CypressCollege Hotel Restrnt CArts
Cutler Mitzie C-CAP LA Program Director; Cooking Instructor;
Downey Tracey Dir R&D, Xan Confections; Fndr,Wrld Peace Choc
Dove Laura Owner, Dove Creative Concepts
Dunaway Suzanne Owner, Buona Forchetta Handmade Breads; Author
Eisman Nancy Marketing, Melissa's Specialty Produce
Engel Allison Author "Food Finds"; Freelance Food/Travel Writer
Evans Catherine Education; Food Writer; Author
Evans Ginny Chef Consultant; Food Writer
Fabricant Deborah J. Food Stylist; Food Writer; Consultant
Fenton Emie Former Wine rep Gloria Ferrar,
French Deanne Dir. PR The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Nigel
Gonzales Mary Wine Sales Rep, Southern Wines
Grahm Ruth Co-Owner Bonny Doon Vineyard/Comparte's Choc
Graves Bonnie Owner, Medici LLP; Restaurant & Hotel Consultant
Gulliksen Gwen Kvavli Sustainable produce; LA/OC Co-President
Gwen Jamie Celeb Chef; Cert.Sommelier;Author; Radio TalkHost
Hackney Miki Corp. Chef, Melissa's Produce;
Hitchcock Alicia Owner, Alicia's Catering
Hokyo Kelly Marketing, SOPEX French Food & Wines; LA Treas
Hosmer Susan Vice President, Bullfrog & Baum Public Relations
Illuminato Christine Food Manufacturer; Consultant. Owner, The Cravery
Isom Melissa Business Development Mgr, Québec Gov Office
Jarvis Katherine Grace Founder, Jarvis Comm; Wine, Restaurant, Travel PR
Johnson Susan Owner Susan's Healthy Gourmet; CEO Xan Confects
Jones Mireya CEO, Jones Coffee Roasters
Kancigor Judy "Cooking Jewish"; Food Writer O.C. Reg. Jewish Jour.
Karamardian Zov Owns Zov's Bistros in Tustin, Newpt, Irvine; Author
Kaye Trina Owns The Trina Kaye Org; Culinary Pblicist.
Keagle Linda Fdr/Owns Cask'nCleaver,Blckwd Grill,Sycamore Inn
Klemek Rachel Owner Blackmarket Bakery
Kommers Carrie Director, Dine LA; LA INC, The LA CVB
Kopina Yvonne Wine Specialist, Whole Foods Torrance
Kurz Gretchen Writ/Ed: OCMag.ZagatWhere MagTASTE, GuestBook, Best Places
Lancaster-Wingler Emmie Freelance Public Relations Mgr
Le Balch Josie Chef / Owner, Josie's Restaurant
MacAller Natasha Pastry Chef/Consultant (formerly Napa Valley Grill)
Marshall Phyllis Ann Owner, FoodPower:A Restaurant Consultancy; .
Mathewson Link Columnist Coast Magazine
Miller Carol President of Posh Productions
Milliken Mary Sue Chef & Owner, Border Grill & Ciudad
Mims Gina Inspiro Brand, Restaurant Graphic Design
Morgan Melinda Owner, Morgan Marketing and PR
Napoli Rosalind Napoli Public Relations
Pavlos Cathy Chef/Owner of Lucca Café
Nguyen Haley Chef/Owner of Xanh Bistro
Pettera Angela Dining Editor, 805 Living Magazine
Rahn Peg writerLA News Grp; DirFRESH Classes LA Arb;
Register Shelly A Market, culinary directory
Rodriguez Ida Corporate Chef & Family Owner, Melissa's
Rosoff Jenny Owner, Village Green Foods
Saltsman Amelia Author/Journalist; Media/TV; Farmer's Market
Schubert Margie Anne FellowCIA, BoD-CRA, Ed Fnd.Ckbk Collection
Shah Mona President, Moxxe Public Relations
Shefter Joy C. Consultant; Food Writer; Food Stylist
Sills Lana Agent/ radio producer for Jamie Gwen
Tamburro Joree Instructor; Author
Thomas Cathy Fd Ed, Orange County Register; Instructor; Author
Vaccarelli Phyllis Owner, Let's Get Cookin' school;
Valdespino Anne Writer, Editor, Orange Coast Magazine
Ward Melissa Melissa Ward Catering;Org.FdSpec;instructor
Wentworth Diana Von Welanetz Author, Speaker, Travel Journalist
White Kim VP PepsiCo, Owner Kim White Consulting
Willan Anne Fndr La Varenne at The Greenbriar; Author; Teacher
Yard Sherry Pastry Chef, Spago; Author
Zeidler Judy Author; Instructor; Restaurateur