Women in Hospitality Leadership Legacy Gala

To celebrate the conclusion of the conference and the remarkable achievements of WHI and MAPP, a Legacy Gala will be held on Monday, March 31, at the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. This unforgettable evening will feature a delicious selection of gourmet food from local women-led restaurants, specialty cocktails, fine wine, and a silent auction.

VIP ticketholders will get first access to mix and mingle with participating chefs serving a variety of outstanding bites.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Women's Hospitality Initative and MAPP, helping to further both organizations' missions to support women in the hospitality industry.

Participating Chefs and Beverage Professional Include:

• Chef Sarah Thompson, Executive Chef - Casa Playa
• Flora Aghababyan, Assitant Executive Chef Pastry Artistry at The Wynn
• Jennifer Yee, Executive Pastry Chef at The Wynn and Encore Las Vegas
• Chef Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef & Partner - Brezza
• Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill & BBQ Mexicana
• Susen Feniger, Border Grill & BBQ Mexicana
• Chef Laetitia Rouabah, La Fontaine
• Mariena Boarini, Resort Mixologist of Wynn and Encore Las Vegas
• Alexandra Lourdes, Co-Founder of Refined Restaurant Group
• Andrea McLean, Founder of PopNpies
• Cesilia Berumen, Golden Tiki
• Dani Garcia-White, Co-Owner of Yukon Pizza
• Myrhissa Bautista, Soulbelly BBQ
• Chef Jae Doan, Owner of Doanburi
• Amber Ramsay, Carl's Donuts
• Jessica Woods, Co-Owner of Wild Rind Cheese + Provisions
• Juyoung Kang, Beverage Professional
• Kate Gerwin, Happy Accidents
• Chef Ellie Parker, Main St Provisions
• Chef Keris Kuwana, Pastry Consultant at Bakers Blueprint
• Kimberly McIntosh, Co-Founder of MILKFISH Bakeshop
• Lin Jerome, Co-Founder of Refined Restaurant Group
• Cristie Norman, Sommelier and James Beard Semi-finalist, Delilah
• Jennifer Yim, Spirit & Seoul
• Emily Baddock, Owner of Alt Imports
• Makini Jovaun, Chef and Owner Harvest Divine Elegance
• Stephanie Gonzalez, Pastry Chef Ada's & Esther's Kitchen
• Erica Bell, General Manager 00 Pie & Pub, Tinned Fish Club LV

Host or Publisher MAPP