MAPP celebrated its 5th year anniversary launching its Global Women Leadership Initiative marked by empowering events in Paris, London, Miami, Washington D.C., and its annual Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference held for the first time at the WYNN Las Vegas.

The conference, alongside the Legacy Gala at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, united hundreds of hospitality professionals from Las Vegas and across the U.S., offering mentorship, networking, and discussions on ensuring women's voices are represented in federal policy. MAPP's Founder and CEO, Joanna James, was proud of the renowned chefs and restaurateurs who joined, like:

  • Dominique Crenn

  • Cat Cora

  • Lorena Garcia

  • Mary Sue Milliken

  • Susan Feniger

  • Antonia Lofaso

Reflecting on MAPP's achievements, James noted, "Over the past five years, half a million women and men have accessed our programming, which includes educational resources like our virtual roadMAPP program, mentorship and externships— all helping to transform the hospitality & culinary industry into a more inclusive, thriving community where every woman can reach her full potential."

To read more about our Global Women Leadership Initiative and Women in Hospitality Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, click here to see our feature in Forbes. 

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