Caren Prince
Caren Prince joined Firebirds in 2023 with an extensive background in financial management and strategy, both in the United Kingdom and the U.S. Prince spent 20 years with Mars Inc., where she held various leadership roles, ultimately serving as CFO of the concept’s Retail Group, inclusive of flagship M&Ms World stores, My M&MS e-commerce and […]
Lyndsey Patel
Lyndsey is a purpose-driven brand builder with a deep background in the restaurant and food and beverage industries. She has worked with fast-casual and QSR industry leaders like MOD Pizza (most recently VP of Restaurant Marketing and Marcom), Raising Cane’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Co., where she focused on driving sales and traffic […]
Alexis Parra
As Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Nékter Juice Bar, Alexis Parra leads the award-winning company’s research and development efforts. Alexis, a Certified Health Coach, works with her team to develop menu items to nourish America’s increasing appetite for plant-based, functional and nutrient-rich foods that support various lifestyles and diet preferences. Now with approximately 330 […]
Amanda Parker
Amanda leads all brand, marketing, and guest engagement strategies for Vicious Biscuit, driving awareness and loyalty for the fast-growing Southern brunch brand. She began her journey with the company as an Area Director in the Charleston market before transitioning to corporate leadership to scale marketing and brand strategy systemwide. Before Vicious Biscuit, Amanda served as […]
Kathryn Murrow
Kathryn Murrow is the Director of Leadership Development and eLearning at Bojangles, where she leads training and leadership development initiatives that support nearly 900 restaurants. With more than a decade of experience in education as a coaching administrator, Kathryn brings deep expertise in instructional design, adult learning, and performance coaching to the fast-paced world of […]
Alicia Mowder
Alicia Mowder is Chief Marketing Officer of Mendocino Farms, where she brings deep experience in strengthening the connection between brand promise and everyday execution, ensuring growth is grounded in guest relevance, team engagement, and long term shareholder value. Alicia is a seasoned restaurant and retail marketing executive who has led brand transformation, menu innovation, and engagement […]
Avery Meetre
Avery Meetre has developed an eclectic career as a communications, digital marketing, and event strategist with a background in food and beverage, consumer lifestyle, and mission-driven hospitality brands. At LRA PR, Avery consistently manages prominent accounts, developing and executing effective public relations and marketing campaigns for clients that have included Hilton Hotels & Resorts throughout […]
Heather McIntyre
Heather McIntyre is a global corporate affairs and communications leader with deep expertise in helping iconic restaurant brands thrive in complex, high-visibility environments. At Panera Bread, she helps lead enterprise-level corporate affairs, including external communications, crisis and reputation management, ESG strategy, philanthropy, and government relations. Over the course of her career, Heather has built and […]
Toni Martinez
Toni Martinez is a growth-focused marketing leader with years of experience in direct mail and data-driven strategy. She is passionate about helping brands grow by connecting with customers in ways that are measurable, human, and built to last. As part of the women-owned leadership team at direct2you, Toni is proud to represent a business built […]
Megan Lynberg
Megan Lynberg is SVP of Client Strategy for Datassential, where she partners with leading food and beverage brands to turn AI-powered global intelligence into actionable strategies that accelerate innovation and revenue growth. A frequent industry speaker and Datassential brand evangelist, Megan translates complex trends into clear, commercially savvy insights for R&D, marketing, and sales teams. […]