About SHFM Foundation
Building Bright Horizon for our Industry
The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports higher education through scholarships and student outreach programs. It is committed to the continued growth of our vital industry, which drives productivity and morale for millions of American workers every day.
Foundation Vision Statement
To be the philanthropic leader attracting, educating and supporting diverse talent while extending SHFM’s impact in the industry.
Foundation Mission Statement
To develop the next generation of diverse hospitality professionals by empowering individuals through awareness, education and relationship building.
Core Values
- Developing Students
- Supporting Education Awareness
- Nurturing Industry Talent
- Fostering a Diverse Community
- Engaging Members
- Creating Leaders

Foundation Bylaws
SHFM Foundation has adopted a set of SHFM Board approved bylaws by which the Foundation will operate. SHFM Foundation Bylaws
SHFM Foundation Board
The SHFM Foundation Board of Directors consists of industry leaders in Workplace Amenities and Foodservice. Our 10 Board members are volunteers elected by the SHFM membership. Board members represent all facets of our industry including a board appointed Student Board Advisor.
Please meet our Foundation Board
Chairs
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Chair
Amy Franks
Workplace Experience Lead
JLL -
Immediate Past Chair
Davin Wickstrom
Director Strategic Partnerships - North American
Vivreau Advanced Water Systems
Directors
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Maya Dhande
Student Board Advisor, Class of 2026
Michigan State University -
Joe Esteves
Director of Retail
Sodexo -
Stephanie Gilbert
Chief Commercial Officer
Food Service Holdings -
Nahum Goldberg
Principal
NGAssociates Foodservice Consultants, Inc. -
Danielle Mason
Director of Consultant Services
Marra Forni -
Matt Rigney
Culinary Sales Manager
Structural Concepts -
Brad Silverstein
Director of Employee Engagement
Lifeworks/Aramark -
Jessica Zucker
Vice President of Marketing
Eurest/Compass Group