Steve O’Dell CEO, Co-Founder Tenzo You started your company from scratch over seven years ago, and you built your company by networking and getting yourself out there; how has SHFM been for growing your professional network? SHFM has really accelerated the growth of my professional network in the Foodservice space, which is an extremely important […]
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council – January 2024 Shining a Light on National Poverty in America Awareness Month As we are in the midst of National Poverty in America Awareness Month, it is crucial to reflect on the challenges faced by many individuals and families within our communities. Poverty is a complex issue with
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council – November 2023 By Cherylee Cruz Strategic Development Director FOH Filipino American History Month Did you know that Filipino Americans are the second-largest Asian American group in the nation and the third-largest ethnic group in California, after Latinas/os and African Americans? The celebration of Filipino American History Month in
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Shannon Carroll Washington Senior Marketing, Communication & Engagement Manager ISS Guckenheimer You mentioned in your Rising Star application you feel a great deal of satisfaction from helping others, avoiding complacency and providing the opportunity for upward momentum. How has your participation in the SHFM Rising Star program helped you with these goals? I don’t think
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Anthony Salazar Food Service Manager ISS Guckenheimer You mentioned in your Rising Star application that you have previous experience in renowned restaurants, how did this experience prepare you for working in corporate dining? It has been a privilege to collaborate and work in the various workplaces I have been in. These experiences have been truly
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council – June 2023 By: Erin-Kate Whitcomb HiveMind Strategies LLC, DBA Working Courage Founder/CEO DE&I Before It Was DE&I – The Long and Winding Road It is fair to say that most people don’t know much about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and are still learning. We get busted for saying
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Council – May 2023 By: Ben Anderson Director, Campus Dining GrubHub What makes a great hospitality experience? More importantly, what does it look like?? It goes beyond the expected. The experience compels us to remember it but it’s usually not the situation we remember. It’s you – the humans on
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Nicole Perez, Impossible Foods After your first SHFM Conference in 2021, you made a point to reach out to other SHFM members and Rising Stars. How have those connections help you in the industry? After my first SHFM conference in 2021, I was impressed at how connected everyone was and the long time relationships all
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council – February 2023 Recognizing Black History Month In February, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the cultural heritage, achievements and adversities that are central to the history of the United States. Dr. Carter G. Woodson,
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Carolina Mendez, FLIK Hospitality at the World Bank Group You are pretty new to SHFM, what does it mean to you to have been selected for the Rising Star Program? It’s an absolute honor to have been selected! I knew I wanted to get involved in every way that I could with SHFM and I
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