Sydnie L. Mosley Activist/Organizer, Cook, Cookbook Author, Cultural Programmer/CuratorMaryland, New YorkAfrican-American, Blackslmdances.com@sydmosley // @sydmosley
Natalie Castillo Mueller Caterer, Chef, Cook, Menu DeveloperDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, VirginiaLGBTQwww.enjoyculinaryco.com@noodleeclaire
Ryan Diaz Bartender/Mixologist, Caterer, Chef, Cook, Cooking Instructor/Teacher, Menu Developer, Recipe Developer, Recipe WriterDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, VirginiaAsian-Americanwww.enjoyculinaryco.com@enjoyculinarycompany
Amanda Best Editor, Food Blogger, Photographer, Podcast/Radio Host, Writer, Marketing Consultant, Podcast/Radio Producer, Social Media Manager/Strategist, Video/Television Editor, Video/Television ProducerMaryland, MassachusettsAfrican-American, LGBTQ@sip_noir
Anastasia Sotiropulos Cook, Food Event Producer, Food Retailer/Shop Owner, Food Business ConsultantCalifornia, Maryland, MichiganIndividual living with disability, LGBTQ@sweetandsavorystrategies // @sweetandsavorystrategies
Mayra Mejia Activist/Organizer, WriterDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, VirginiaHispanic/Latina/Latinx, LGBTQmayraymejia.com@MayraTweeets // @badbadprettygood
Cat Smith ChefDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, Mid-Atlantic, United StatesBlackJustcallmechef.co@Justcallmechef
Lauren Paylor Activist/Organizer, Bartender/Mixologist, Speaker, Writer, Cultural Programmer/CuratorMarylandAfrican-Americanfohealth.org@fohealth
nicole foster Caterer, Chef, Food Event Producer, Food Product Maker, Food Retailer/Shop Owner, SpeakerMaryland, Northeast, United StatesAfrican-American, Blackwww.cajoucream.com@cajoucream // @cajoucreamery
Amber Croom, Executive Pastry Chef Baker, Chef, Cooking Instructor/Teacher, Food Product Maker, Menu Developer, Pastry Chef, Private Chef, Recipe Tester, Food Business ConsultantDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, VirginiaAfrican-American, Black, Indigenous Americanwww.and4dessert.com@And4Dessert
Mariama Bramble Bartender/Mixologist, Cook, Food Product Maker, Marketing Consultant, Social Media Manager/StrategistDistrict of Columbia, MarylandBlackBrownbelle.com@Brownbelle // @Brownbelle
Rasheeda Purdie Chef, Food Stylist, Menu Developer, Prop Stylist, Recipe Developer, Recipe Tester, Recipe Writer, SpeakerDistrict of Columbia, Maryland, New YorkBlack@cookingforlucy