Sept. 20, 2019: The Chicago chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier was thrilled to present scholarships to 14 amazing women who are pursuing careers in food and beverage, the culinary arts, and/or hospitality industries. The recipients are:

Camila Ambriz, Joliet Junior College

Nedrianna Brunt, Washburne Culinary and Hospitality

Kristin Dula, French Pastry School

Maisie Elias, French Pastry School

Gianina Gomez Cabrera, Kendall College

Keeley Collins, French Pastry School

Khatera Jackson, Kendall College / National Louis

Renee Lewis, Joliet Junior College

Khadija Malik, Kendall College

Maria Ramirez-Gregg, College of DuPage

Emma Daryl Richards, French Pastry School

Destini Williams, Robert Morris University

Naamee Yisrael, Washburne Culinary and Hospitality

Alsonye Ugbebor, Washburne Culinary and Hospitality

Congratulations to these outstanding women. We can’t wait to see their careers evolve! If you are interested in more information about the Les Dames Scholarship program, please click here. Applications for 2020 scholarships are due March 10, 2020.