Empowering women to lead through mentorship & advocacy.

mentorship. advocacy. purpose. power of community.

MAPP is a 501-C3 non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the landscape of the hospitality & culinary industry by empowering women to lead through mentorship, advocacy, purpose, and the power of women (MAPP). Our mission is creating a thriving and inclusive community where every woman's potential is reached.

Since launching MAPP, the organization has generated tremendous impact honoring women and people of color through recognition and opportunities with media and food & beverage titans including Oprah Magazine, PBS, The James Beard Foundation, Food & Wine, and Harvard.  

MAPP helps women advance in their careers through 1-on-1 mentorship, advocacy for gender and racial equities and policies that support working families (see Joanna James’ and VP Kamala B. Harris’ campaign for Paid Family Leave here), sponsoring pandemic relief grants, and creating opportunities for representation where women and people of color are sorely missed.

This is a private event.