The first "Meet the Dames" session will be held via Zoom Wednesday October 28th at 6:00 p.m. The session’s three presenting members will share details of their careers, and in light of the enormous impact COVID 19 has had on the culinary and hospitality industries, how they are adjusting their work—and lives. The 60 minute sessions will allow time for Q & A and enable more-important-now-then-ever networking.

Participation in the Meet the Dames sessions will be open, space available, to non-members especially those considering membership and it will be a terrific way to “Meet the Dames”!

Information on the Panelists:

Denise Daniels, Panelist
Dame Denise Daniels is the Culinary Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Boston. As the Food Service Director, she teaches cooking classes and cooks all meals for the after school and summer programs with a focus on nutritious and budget conscious meals to promote health and wellness for youth ages 6-18 years old.  It is Denise’s mission to combat food insecurity and ensure all families have access to fresh foods.

Joan Sweeney, Panelist
Dame Joan Sweeney is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Investment Adviser.   The best part of her 24-year practice is learning about her clients, their families, and their goals for the future, and then putting a financial plan in place to achieve those dreams.  Her successful financial planning and investment strategy is to “plan for the worse, hope for the best”.  This conservative approach has served her clients well.    Joan also emphasizes “Family Financial Planning” and understanding her clients wishes for their children and extended family. Joan provides financial products to the hospitality industry.

Connie Walsh, Panelist
Dame Connie Walsh is a travel industry veteran and the  founder and principal of a boutique culinary travel company Forks on the Road. She embraces the philosophy of discovering a destination's history and culture through its cuisine and creates itineraries with delicious experiences, iconic sightseeing, and accommodations with a sense of place.


Judith Fabre McDonough, Moderator and Chapter President
Dame Judith Fabre McDonough is the CEO and Founder of Mariposa Wine & Spirits Boutique Wholesaler, a fine wine importer and distributor that provides exclusive offerings from small family owned and operated producers around the globe. Her passion is exploring and savoring food, wine, and culture through travel and finding undiscovered gems along the way. In addition to being a member of the Boston Les Dames d'Escoffier, she is also a member of the La Chaines Des Rotisseurs, Boston Baillage, Colonial Baillage, and the Italian Le Donne Del Vino the Tuscan Delegation.

A virtual, moderated panel of members will occur bi-monthly. Participation (as presenting panelists and/or attendees) is open to all members and heartily encouraged. Members interested in presenting on future panels, please contact: Les Dames Boston Membership Chair Connie Walsh at
conniewalsh@forks-ontheroad.com

Zoom Meeting ID: 932 001 8856

Passcode: 5212020