Elevate. Educate.
Empower.

The Women in Restaurant Leadership “Together Summit” will gather female leaders from around the industry to connect, foster mentorship opportunities, and gather career advice and tips.

Topics covered during this event include:

  • The Financial Acumen Program
  • Marketing Mastery
  • The CMO as a Change Agent
  • The Path to CEO
  • Landing a Job in Tech
  • Dear Inner Voice, Please Shut Up: The Reality of Imposter Phenomenon
  • Know Your WORTH
  • Live Ask My Peers
  • The Inter-Cultural Intelligence Session
  • Quiz the Board Roundtables
  • And More!
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Speakers

Jen Abernathy

Jen Abernathy

Development Executive
Tammy K. Billings

Tammy K. Billings

Strategic Technology Advisor
Nicole Blackman

Nicole Blackman

General Manager, Data Central | PAR Technology
Christina Clarke

Christina Clarke

Career spanning Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, PepsiCo/ Frito Lay and Yum Brands
Cristal Craven

Cristal Craven

Director of Strategic Partnerships | SynergySuite

Alice Crowder

Alice Crowder

Chief Marketing Officer | Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Jennifer Dodd

Jennifer Dodd

CEO | Main Squeeze Juice Co.
Lauren Fernandez

Lauren Fernandez

CEO and Founder | Full Course
Betsy Hamm

Betsy Hamm

CEO | Duck Donuts
Srishti Handa

Srishti Handa

Director of Marketing | Dave’s Hot Chicken

Amy Hom

Amy Hom

Chief Operating Officer | Barcelona Wine Bar
Camille Hymes

Camille Hymes

Chief Operating Officer | Smoothie King
Dawn Keller

Dawn Keller

CMO | California Pizza Kitchen
Sara Kear

Sara Kear

Chief Marketing Officer | Condado Tacos
Emily Keding

Emily Keding

Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity | Restaurant Technologies

Jenifer Kern

Jenifer Kern

CMO | Qu
Eleni Kouvatsos Gates

Eleni Kouvatsos Gates

Senior Director of Communications | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Jessica Kruebbe

Jessica Kruebbe

Director of Marketing | Milkshake Concepts
Rhonda Levene

Rhonda Levene

CEO & Board Member | Ziosk
Erin Levzow

Erin Levzow

Chief Marketing, Growth and Commercial Officer | Board Member | Strategic Advisor | Advocate

Stacey McCray

Stacey McCray

Vice President of Communications | Bojangles
Sheri Miksa

Sheri Miksa

5X CEO/Pres. (BIBIBOP, Boneheads, Mazzio's, Robeks, Rubio's)
Denise Nelsen

Denise Nelsen

Chief Executive Officer | Smashburger
Lyndsey Patel

Lyndsey Patel

VP of Restaurant Marketing | MOD Pizza
Stacy Peterson

Stacy Peterson

CEO | Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Caren Prince

Caren Prince

CFO | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Anne Pritz

Anne Pritz

CMO | Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay
Rachel Richal

Rachel Richal

Vice President of Training | Buffalo Wild Wings
Nichole (Cole) Robillard

Nichole (Cole) Robillard

CMO | Red Lobster
Toni Ronayne

Toni Ronayne

Brand President | Perkins American Food Co.

Ashley Robinson

Ashley Robinson

Chief Strategist and Founder | The Seaker Group
Olivia Ross

Olivia Ross

Head of CRM, Loyalty, & E-Commerce | El Pollo Loco
Jennifer Schuler

Jennifer Schuler

Chief Executive Officer | Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Jennifer Ruppert

Jennifer Ruppert

Vice President of Marketing | Salad Collective
Daniella Sardi

Daniella Sardi

Head of Enterprise | SoundHound AI

Lauren Selman

Lauren Selman

VP of Operations | IFBTA
Caroline Skinner

Caroline Skinner

Chief Operating Officer | Tupelo Honey
Marita Swift

Marita Swift

Vice President of Brand Strategy | The Big Biscuit
Myisha Smith

Myisha Smith

Corporate Director of Training | Pacifica Hotels
Carin Stutz

Carin Stutz

Board Member and CEO

Suzie Tsai

Suzie Tsai

CEO | Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken
Erin Walter

Erin Walter

VP of Brand Marketing | Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Jackie Woodward

Jackie Woodward

Consultant (formerly Bojangles CMO)
Julie Zucker

Julie Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer | Branded Hospitality Ventures

Advisory Board Members

Jen Abernathy

Jen Abernathy

Development Executive
Anita Adams

Anita Adams

Chief Executive Officer | Black Bear Diner
Mindy Armstrong

Mindy Armstrong

VP, Menu Innovation | Ascent Hospitality
Sunny Ashman

Sunny Ashman

Founder & CEO | AmpliSKY Franchise Consulting
Sarika Attal

Sarika Attal

Vice President, Tech Services & Store Platforms | Papa Johns

Reilly Berk

Reilly Berk

CEO | Berk Enterprises
Tammy K. Billings

Tammy K. Billings

Strategic Technology Advisor
Brandy Blackwell

Brandy Blackwell

VP of Marketing | Another Broken Egg Cafe
Tammy Calhoun

Tammy Calhoun

Vice President of Learning and New Restaurant Openings | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Christina Clarke

Christina Clarke

Career spanning Raising Cane’s, Wingstop, PepsiCo/ Frito Lay and Yum Brands

Cristal Craven

Cristal Craven

Director of Strategic Partnerships | SynergySuite
Kim DeCarolis

Kim DeCarolis

Strategy and Growth | Smalls Sliders
Christine Ferris

Christine Ferris

VP of Marketing | Pinstripes
Ginger Flesher-Sonnier

Ginger Flesher-Sonnier

Founder & CEO | Ginger Brands Hospitality Group
Natalie Green

Natalie Green

Chief Operating Officer | Nékter Juice Bar

Melissa Hariri

Melissa Hariri

Vice President, Communications | Dine Brands
Jen Hidinger-Kendrick

Jen Hidinger-Kendrick

Founder | Giving Kitchen
Bonnie Iavaroni

Bonnie Iavaroni

Chief Operating Officer | Turning Point Breakfast, Brunch & Lunch
Erin Levzow

Erin Levzow

Chief Marketing, Growth and Commercial Officer | Board Member | Strategic Advisor | Advocate
Jennifer Loper

Jennifer Loper

President | C3 Brand Marketing

Christine Lorusso

Christine Lorusso

Senior Director of Digital Marketing | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Lisa Marovec

Lisa Marovec

Senior Director of Marketing | CHART
Kelly McCutcheon

Kelly McCutcheon

Group Director of Training & Development | Whataburger Restaurants LLC.
Heather McIntyre

Heather McIntyre

Vice President of Corporate Affairs | Panda Restaurant Group
Sheri Miksa

Sheri Miksa

5X CEO/Pres. (BIBIBOP, Boneheads, Mazzio's, Robeks, Rubio's)

Alexis Parra

Alexis Parra

Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer | Nékter Juice Bar
Patricia Perry

Patricia Perry

Consultant
Sue Petersen

Sue Petersen

Consultant (formerly Noodles & Company executive)
Rachel Richal

Rachel Richal

Vice President of Training | Buffalo Wild Wings
Mary Jane Riva

Mary Jane Riva

CEO | Pizza Factory

Maria Rivera

Maria Rivera

CEO | Smalls Sliders
Nichole (Cole) Robillard

Nichole (Cole) Robillard

CMO | Red Lobster
Lauren Selman

Lauren Selman

VP of Operations | IFBTA
Shannan Siemens

Shannan Siemens

VP of Corporate and Internal Communications | Inspire Brands
Caroline Skinner

Caroline Skinner

Chief Operating Officer | Tupelo Honey

Jill Waite

Jill Waite

Chief People Officer | Portillo
Dr. Felicia White Ed.D

Dr. Felicia White Ed.D

President | Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers; Vice President, Learning and Leadership Development | Ascent Hospitality Management
Jackie Woodward

Jackie Woodward

Consultant (formerly Bojangles CMO)
Julie Zucker

Julie Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer | Branded Hospitality Ventures

Come together in Music City, this February

  • Join women from throughout all ranks of hospitality to workshop, learn, and engage with one another.
  • Gather career advancement advice and tips.
  • Interact and connect with women in leadership.
  • Foster mentorship opportunities.

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