Who We Are
Les Dames d’Escoffier is a world-wide 501(c)3 non-profit philanthropic society of professional women who are leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage, and hospitality. The Philadelphia Chapter is made up of a diverse group of chefs, winemakers, restaurateurs, writers, food artisans, and many other food professionals dedicated to giving back to their community. Our mission is to recognize and champion women in culinary fields and support the next generation through mentorship and scholarship.
Philadelphia Chapter Board of Directors
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Lynn Buono
CO-PRESIDENT
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Jacqueline Peccina-Kelly
CO-PRESIDENT
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Janet Chrzan, PhD
Scholarship Committee Chair
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Valarie Costanzo
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Fran Costigan
Membership Chair
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Alethia Erwin
Chapter Treasurer
Immediate Past President -
Terry Frishman
2nd Vice President (at large)
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Joy Stocke
Corresponding Secretary and Publicity
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Nana Wilmot
Co-Program Chair (at large)
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Mona Wilson
Recording Secretary/Website
Interested in joining us?
Candidates for membership are professional women who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in professional and philanthropic capacities and who have been actively engaged full-time for a minimum of five (5) years in careers in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries.
The Philadelphia Dames Chapter is comprised of women that are chefs, restaurant owners, caterers, dietitians, sommeliers, product developers, culinary instructors, food service managers, small business owners, farmers, lawyers, cookbook authors, winemakers, brewers, media spokespeople, food stylists, journalists and more! We all reside in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, or Northern Delaware
We are dedicated to educating the community and each other while supporting like-minded women professionals, providing scholarship, mentorship, and recognition among our members in the Philadelphia region and beyond. We are one of 44 chapters of Les Dames d’Escoffier International currently located in the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Italy.
If you are interested in joining our group, please complete the membership application. Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. We look forward to hearing from you!