Women’s Food Alliance appoints 12 to leadership council

The Women’s Food Alliance is celebrating its 12th anniversary with the newly appointed First Coast Leadership Council 2025-26.

One of the foremost networking organizations for hospitality women in Southeast USA, it's comprised of 12 professional hospitality women who share their time, talent, cultural heritage, career diversity, creative ideas and positive spirit.

For further information, go to WomensFoodAlliance.com.

The Women’s Food Alliance First Coast Leadership Council for 2025:

• Ellie Schultze: executive chef, Chez L 'Amour

• Kelly Mabry: owner/operator (ret), two Tropical Smoothie Cafes

• Sue Lomba: social media/tech advisor, V.P., Women’s Food Alliance

• Erin Kelly: business development, Kelly Farm

• Nancy Slatsky: culinary sales and consulting, Mr. Greens Produce

• Cindy Campbell-Taylor: president and CEO, Taylor Made Solutions USA

• Cindy Stavely: executive director, St. Augustine Pirate/Treasure Museum & Colonial Quarter

• Chelsy Johnson: general manager, Viva Hospitality

• Monica Anderson: co-owner/president, Arble Baking Co.

• Isela Gonzalez: co-owner, Paladar Cuban Eatery — Nostalgia!

• Marie Milton: owner, Three Stories Inn

• Leigh Cort: founder/president, Womens Food Alliance

The Womens Food Alliance cultivates and advances networking, education and collaboration for women in the culinary and hospitality industry. It is a safe haven of trusted advice, genuine support and a place to grow.