Introduce yourself in three words or phrases.
Strategic leader. Purpose-driven visionary. Woman of action.
What do you like most about your job?
Leading a passionate community where excellence, creativity, and commitment meet. I love connecting the dots between education, industry, and innovation to keep our legacy alive and forward-looking.
If you could learn a language instantly, which would you pick and why?
I would choose sign language because it is more than words; it’s expression through motion, emotion, and presence. By learning it, I could break barriers and make the world a little more inclusive.
What makes you get up in the morning?
The conviction that we’re shaping a generation who will redefine gastronomy with conscience, combining talent, responsibility, and joy in what they do.
Champion/cheerleader which we should all follow and why?
Christophe Coutanceau, a master of seafood, is a guardian of the sea. His leadership goes beyond flavour; it’s about protecting the very ecosystem that inspires his cuisine, values we hold dear at École Ducasse.
Best international ed conference and why?
The Worldchefs Congress. It’s where passion meets pedagogy, and where educators and professionals collectively imagine the future of food and hospitality.
Worst conference food/beverage experience?
A conference that does not provide a proper cup of tea… the true test of refinement!
Book or podcast recommendation for others in the sector?
La Cuisinière des Kennedy is not only a celebration of culinary artistry but also a poignant exploration of the challenges women face in balancing a demanding career with family life.
Describe a project or initiative you are currently working on that excites you.
We’re developing new leadership and career pathways for our students and alumni, helping them grow not only as professionals but as changemakers. It’s about bridging the art of excellence with the science of management, and making sure École Ducasse continues to shape the Chefs entrepreneurs, managers and citizens of tomorrow.
