About Us

Les Dames d’Escoffier (lay-dahm dezs-coffee-yay) International is a philanthropic organization of women leaders in the fields of food, beverage and hospitality. Our Portland chapter, established in 2015, comprises women restaurant owners, chefs, bakers, writers, authors, educators, wine makers, sommeliers, hospitality professionals and podcast creators. We support our communities through grants, scholarships and mentorship and aim to assist other women working toward similar career paths.

Our Chapter values engagement and philanthropy.

❖ Members must commit to four or more LDEI volunteer hours in the calendar year.

❖ Members must attend a minimum of one event or board meeting in the calendar year.

Officers:

President - Mary Cressler, Vice President - Claudia Lucero, Secretary - Diane Morgan, Treasurer - Alison Vercruysse

Scholarship Committee:

Chair - Sarah Marshall, Co-Chair - Diane Morgan, Joy Church, Katherine Smith

Volunteer Committee:

Megan Scott, Mary Paganelli

Events Committee:

Judiaann Woo, Ivy Manning, Diane Morgan, Elaina Spring, Brenna Davis

Membership Committee:

Chair - Claudia Lucero, Heidi Nestler