Empowering women to lead through Mentorship, Advocacy, Purpose and the Power of Women
about MAPP
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.
Joanna James, the creator of Vanity Fair’s Best Documentary by a 1st-time filmmaker A Fine Line, furthers the fight for equal rights with MAPP. Founded in 2019 after the film’s premiere sparked national conversations regarding gender bias in restaurant culture and the food system.
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.
the film that sparked it all.
After A Fine Line’s premiere sparked national conversations regarding gender bias in restaurant culture and the food system, our 501C3 non-profit was created to empower women to lead using a roadmap designed with the industry’s top programs, mentors, and partners.
