MAPP Impact

Are you passionate about empowering women in the culinary and hospitality industry to thrive in their careers? If you’re ready to join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering women in leadership and building a supportive community in hospitality and culinary, we are hiring! ✍🏽 Apply today for our Events, Communication, and Outreach Coordinator position, we would love to hear from you. Reach out to us at hello@mappimpact.org or message us with your resume and cover letter to schedule an interview Let’s make a difference together at MAPP! #eventscommunicationoutreachcoordinator #culinaryarts #hospitalityindustry #womenempwoerment

We feel so fortunate to have been connected to Katie Hamilton Shaffer through Joanna James and M.A.P.P. It was a special night full of wine, cocktails, connection, conversation, and most importantly, cornhole and jumbo-sized s'mores. Thank you to Katie and the whole Feast it Forward team!

Now that the post-holiday dust has officially settled and I've been able to reflect on an incredible year of achievements, one accomplishment that stands out is undoubtedly the partnership between Toast and MAPP Impact 🧡 💜 Working with Joanna James and representing Toast for the last year has been such a rewarding experience. Highlights include attending their 2023 Kickoff Conference in Miami and participating in innovative solutions for women and working families in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have a dream job in an industry that means so much to me, and to tie in my devotion to philanthropy. Next up we have MAPP activations in conjunction with Toast's participation at the Massachusetts Restaurant Association's New England Restaurant and Bar Show! Toast will be showcasing with MAPP at booth #201, and Kelly Sennatt Esten will join Joanna on stage for the Monday afternoon Keynote Session on turning managers into mentors for a more diverse and inclusive culture. Then the next day we'll pass Kelly the microphone again to host a panel with Joanna and Chefs Karen Akunowicz and Elle Simone Scott, during a fabulous luncheon at Chef Karen's second Boston restaurant, Bar Volpe where attendees will also get a signed copy of her new book, Crave! Link to the event + a 20% off discount code in the comments 🧡 ✨

Join us at the next MAPP event empowering women in food & hospitality.

MAPP Impact Celebrated as Charitable Partner at SHFM Foundation Gala, Advocating for Gender Equality On November 13, 2023, industry luminaries raised crucial funds to support Society For Hospitality & Foodservice Management (SHFM)'s impactful programs, with a particular focus on MAPP's trailblazing efforts to bring gender equality and inclusivity to the workplace. MAPP founder Joanna James was there to receive the honor. Thank you to our featured chefs: Chef Bao Bao, Emily Yuen, Eunji Lee, Christine L. Thank you to our partners Sumi (Paek) DeBenedittis and Susannah Sellers-Ryan of PepsiCo, Markham Vineyards, and Dough Wine.

MAPP's Mentorship Meals encourage women in food & hospitality to take time for themselves, network, and build supportive friendships in the industry while enjoying food and drink at a women-owned or led restaurant.

Become a MAPP Changemaker Member and join the community empowering women in food & hospitality through advocacy and mentorship.

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Tonight's the night! MAPP Impact is SHFM Foundation’s 2023 Charitable Partner! MAPP is honored to have curated the chefs for this year's Society For Hospitality & Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation Gala, celebrating the Global Taste of Asia with Modern Asian American Women Chefs. Featured Chefs are: Chef Bao Bao Chef Eunji Lee Chef Christine Lau Chef Emily Yuen https://lnkd.in/eyFUXK9q

November 2, 2023 in Austin, TX: MAPP Impact gathered a group of inspiring women for a Mentorship Meal at the vibrant, woman-owned restaurant, El Alma founded by Alma Alcocer-Thomas. This delightful evening marked another step in MAPP's mission to empower female entrepreneurs and leaders, encouraging them to take a moment for themselves and come together as a community to elevate each other professionally.